surmount

US /sɚˈmaʊnt/
UK /sɚˈmaʊnt/
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1.

surmonter, vaincre

overcome (a difficulty or obstacle)

:
They managed to surmount all the obstacles in their path.
Ils ont réussi à surmonter tous les obstacles sur leur chemin.
It took great courage to surmount her fear of public speaking.
Il a fallu beaucoup de courage pour surmonter sa peur de parler en public.
2.

surmonter, dominer

stand or be placed on top of

:
A statue of a lion surmounts the main gate.
Une statue de lion surmonte le portail principal.
The tower is surmounted by a spire.
La tour est surmontée d’une flèche.