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    Cimes (en. Peaks)

    [sim]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Summits or the highest point of something.
    The tree tops in the forest reach impressive heights.
    Les cimes des arbres dans la forêt atteignent des hauteurs impressionnantes.
    Peak or summit of a mountain.
    He climbed the peaks of the Alps.
    Il a escaladé les cimes des Alpes.
    The highest points of a structure.
    The tops of the skyscrapers shine in the sun.
    Les cimes des gratte-ciels brillent au soleil.

    Etymology

    From the Old French word 'cime', coming from the Latin 'cima', meaning summit.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mountain peaks
    The highest points of a mountain.
    cimes de la montagne
    tree tops
    The highest part of trees.
    cimes des arbres
    reach the peaks
    To reach the peak or the best level.
    toucher les cimes

    Related Words

    summit
    The highest point of something.
    sommet
    point
    Sharp end of an object.
    pointe
    apex
    The highest point of something.
    apex

    Slang Meanings

    To be at the peak of one's career or skills.
    He is really at the peak of his profession right now.
    Il est vraiment aux cimes de sa profession en ce moment.
    A high point of an intense experience.
    That evening was at the peak of pleasure.
    Cette soirée était aux cimes du plaisir.