monture

[mawn-tyoor]

monture Definition

• 1. the frame or mounting of a pair of eyeglasses
• 2. the frame or mounting of a jewel, especially one with a gemstone

Using monture: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "monture" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The optician adjusted the monture of my glasses.

• Example

  The monture of the ring was made of gold.

• Example

  She chose a monture with diamonds for her engagement ring.

monture Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for monture

• frame
• mounting
• setting

Phrases with monture

• monture de lunettes

  eyeglass frames

  Example

  Je dois changer la monture de mes lunettes. (I need to change my eyeglass frames.)

• monture en or

  gold frame

  Example

  Elle a choisi une monture en or pour ses lunettes. (She chose a gold frame for her glasses.)

• monture sertie

  set frame

  Example

  La bague avait une monture sertie d'un diamant. (The ring had a set frame with a diamond.)

Origins of monture

from Old French 'monsture', meaning 'frame'

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Summary: monture in Brief

'Monture' [mawn-tyoor] refers to the frame or mounting of eyeglasses or jewelry, often made of precious materials like gold and adorned with gemstones. Examples include 'The optician adjusted the monture of my glasses.' and 'She chose a monture with diamonds for her engagement ring.'