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climb Meaning in French (climb signification en français)

verbgrimper
nounascension
Synonymes:escaladermonter
grimper in English:climb
Phonetic:ɡʁɛ̃.pe
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La signification de climb en français est grimper, ascension. (Se déplacer ou monter, en particulier en utilisant les mains et les pieds ou en surmontant des obstacles.)

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Climb visual illustration - Meaning in French (grimper)
Visual representation of "climb"

Definitions of Climb

  1. 1
    verb
    grimper

    To move or go up, especially by using the hands and feet or by overcoming obstacles.

    Se déplacer ou monter, en particulier en utilisant les mains et les pieds ou en surmontant des obstacles.

  2. 2
    noun
    ascension

    An act or instance of moving upwards, often with effort or difficulty.

    Un acte ou une instance de déplacement vers le haut, souvent avec effort ou difficulté.

Example Sentences

“The mountaineers prepared to climb the steep peak.”

Les alpinistes se sont préparés à escalader le pic escarpé.

“He managed to climb the corporate ladder quickly.”

Il a réussi à gravir rapidement les échelons de l'entreprise.

“The climb to the summit was challenging but rewarding.”

L'ascension jusqu'au sommet fut difficile mais gratifiante.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

escaladermonter

In English:

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

descendre

In English:

Inflected Word Forms

past tenseclimbed
gerundclimbing
agent nounclimber

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

climb downphrasal_verb

To retreat from a position or argument.

climb the wallsidiom

To be extremely frustrated, anxious, or bored.

climb the laddercollocation

To advance in one's career or social status.