climber

grimpeur, alpiniste

Personne ou animal qui monte sur des montagnes, des rochers, des arbres ou d’autres endroits élevés.

En anglais simple : A person or animal that goes up mountains, rocks, trees, or other high places.

• The climber reached the top.
• Rescuers found two climbers on the mountain.
• Our cat is an excellent climber.

Synonymes : mountaineer

Expressions courantes : mountain climber, rock climber, experienced climber

plante grimpante

Plante qui pousse vers le haut en s’accrochant à un mur, une clôture ou un autre support.

En anglais simple : A plant that grows upwards by holding onto a wall, fence, or another support.

• This climber covers the wall.
• We planted flowering climbers beside the fence.
• The gardener chose an evergreen climber for the arch.

Synonymes : climbing plant, vine

Expressions courantes : flowering climber, evergreen climber, vigorous climber

arriviste

Personne qui cherche à monter socialement en fréquentant des gens riches ou puissants.

En anglais simple : Someone who tries to become socially important by making friends with rich or powerful people.

• He is a social climber.
• She dismissed him as an ambitious climber.
• Social climbers often seek invitations to exclusive parties.

Synonymes : social climber, upstart

Expressions courantes : social climber, ambitious climber, notorious social climber