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    Cime (en. Peak)

    /sim/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The highest point of a mountain.
    We reached the summit of the mountain after a long hike.
    Nous avons atteint la cime de la montagné après une longue randonnée.
    The top of a tree.
    Birds often perch on the tops of trees.
    Les oiseaux se posent souvent sur la cime des arbres.
    The upper part of a structure or object.
    He placed a flag at the peak of the castle.
    Il a placé un drapeau au sommet de la cime du château.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'cima', which means peak.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be on top
    To be in a state of euphoria or success.
    avoir la cime

    Related Words

    to cime
    Familiar expression meaning to mock or humiliate.
    cimer
    cimer
    A person who reaches or aims for the peak of something.
    cimeur

    Slang Meanings

    To be at the peak of one's performance or abilities.
    He is truly at the peak of his game right now.
    Il est vraiment à la cime de son jeu en ce moment.
    To have one's head in the clouds.
    She is on cloud nine after winning the contest.
    Elle est dans les cimes après avoir gagné le concours.