Also means
upright post
Usage Note
montant most commonly refers to a sum of money — le montant total is 'the total amount'. In carpentry and architecture it also means an upright post or side panel of a frame. As an adjective it means 'rising' (e.g., une marée montante — 'a rising tide').
Examples
"Le montant de la facture est élevé."
Natural Translation
The amount of the invoice is high.
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