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    Pic (en. Peak)

    /pik/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A summit or a point of a mountain.
    They climbed the highest peak in the region.
    Ils ont escaladé le pic le plus haut de la région.
    A sharp projection.
    The tip of the iceberg was visible above the water.
    Le pic de l'iceberg était visible au-dessus de l'eau.
    A period of something at its maximum.
    The peak of tourist attendance is in summer.
    Le pic de l'affluence touristique est en été.

    Etymology

    The word 'pic' comes from the Latin 'pica', which means 'point'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    peak of the wave
    The highest point of a wave.
    pic de la vague
    peak of consumption
    The moment when consumption is at its maximum.
    pic de consommation
    peak of activity
    The period of most activity or intensity.
    pic d'activité

    Related Words

    spike
    Action of piercing, often related to hurting or disturbing.
    pique
    picnic
    Meal taken outdoors, often on the grass.
    pique-nique
    sharp
    Having a strong and sharp flavor, often used to describe foods.
    piquant

    Slang Meanings

    A peak can refer to a high quantity of something, like intensity.
    The peak workload of this project is very high.
    Le pic de travail de ce projet est très élevé.
    In slang, a peak means a joke or a tease.
    He made a jab at my new haircut.
    Il a fait un pic sur ma nouvelle coupe de cheveux.