upstream in French
upstream in French is à contre-courant, à contre-mont, amont — upstream means positioned or moving against the direction a river or current flows.
upstream in French
à contre-courant
In a direction against the flow of a current or stream of fluid (typically water); upriver.
à contre-mont
In a direction against the flow of a current or stream of fluid (typically water); upriver.
amont
(biology) Towards the leading end (5′ end) of a DNA molecule.
en amont
(biology) Towards the leading end (5′ end) of a DNA molecule.
montant
(biology) Towards the leading end (5′ end) of a DNA molecule.
en amont
Against the current.
à contre-courant
Against the current.
What does "upstream" mean?
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adj Positioned or moving against the direction a river or current flows.
"Salmon swim upstream to reach their spawning grounds."
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adj Happening earlier in a process, or influencing what comes later.
"The delay was caused by an upstream supplier missing a deadline."
upstream in a sentence
- Salmon swim upstream to reach their spawning grounds.
- The boat struggled to make progress upstream.
- The delay was caused by an upstream supplier missing a deadline.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "upstream" in French?
"upstream" in French is à contre-courant, à contre-mont, amont. upstream means: Positioned or moving against the direction a river or current flows.
How do you use "upstream" in a sentence?
Example: "Salmon swim upstream to reach their spawning grounds." In French, "upstream" is à contre-courant, à contre-mont, amont.
Are there other ways to say "upstream" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "upstream": à contre-courant, à contre-mont, amont, en amont, montant.
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