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    Comble (en. Fill)

    /kɔ̃bl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The highest point of something.
    The height of sadness is losing a loved one.
    Le comble de la tristesse est de perdre un être cher.
    The state of something that is at its maximum.
    This house has reached the peak of dissatisfaction.
    Cette maison a atteint le comble de l'insatisfaction.
    verb
    To fill to saturation.
    He fills his schedule with various leisure activities.
    Il comble son emploi du temps de loisirs variés.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'cumŭlus', meaning 'heap'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to reach the peak
    To reach the maximum of something.
    prendre le comble
    the height of bad luck
    Situation of extreme misfortune.
    comble de la malchance
    at the height of joy
    To be in a state of extreme joy.
    au comble de la joie

    Related Words

    fulfilled
    Who is at their maximum, satisfied.
    comblé
    to fill
    To fill a void or a lack.
    combler
    combinations
    The act of combining several elements.
    combinaisons

    Slang Meanings

    To be in an optimal situation.
    He is at the height of happiness since he got a promotion.
    Il est au comble du bonheur depuis qu'il a eu une promotion.
    To reach a point of no return.
    This situation at their place is the peak; there's no going back possible.
    Cette situation chez eux, c'est le comble, il n'y a plus de retour possible.