No. 4,592 in French
mont
"Mont" means "mount" or "mountain" in English.
In a sentence
Le mont blanc est le sommet le plus célèbre des Alpes.
Mont Blanc is the most famous peak of the Alps.
Here, 'mont' is used as a noun meaning 'mount' or 'mountain' to refer to a specific famous peak.
Les oiseaux ont élu domicile sur le mont élevé derrière le village.
The birds have made their home on the tall hill behind the village.
In this sentence, 'mont' refers to a high or elevated terrain, less specific than a named mountain.
Hier, nous avons gravi un vieux mont pour admirer la vue.
Yesterday, we climbed up an old mound to enjoy the view.
In this statement, 'mont' represents a hill or elevated area, used in a general sense rather than a proper noun.
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