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Usages of monter
Il monte rapidement l'escalier.
He climbs the stairs quickly.
Je monte l'escalier avec Paul.
I climb the stairs with Paul.
Fais attention en montant l'escalier.
Be careful when climbing the stairs.
Paul a encore mal à la cheville, alors il monte l’escalier très lentement.
Paul’s ankle still hurts, so he goes up the stairs very slowly.
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