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monté

mounted, set up

adjective mohn-TEH Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

high, elevated

Usage Note

monté is the past participle of monter used as an adjective. Bien monté can mean well-equipped or well-organised. In jewellery, une bague montée is a ring with a stone set in it. The phrase monté sur ressorts ('spring-mounted') illustrates its technical use for mechanically fitted parts.

Examples

"Le tableau est bien monté sur le mur."

Natural Translation

The picture is well mounted on the wall.

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