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    Sommet (en. Summit)

    /sɔ.mɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The highest point of a mountain.
    We reached the summit of Mont Blanc.
    Nous avons atteint le sommet du Mont Blanc.
    A high-level meeting between important individuals.
    The summit of heads of state took place in Paris.
    Le sommet des chefs d'État a eu lieu à Paris.
    The upper part of an object.
    The summit of the tower is visible from afar.
    Le sommet de la tour est visible de loin.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'summitas', which means 'height'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    peak of glory
    The peak of a career or achievement.
    sommet de la gloire
    to reach the summit
    To reach the highest level in a field.
    atteindre le sommet
    world summit
    International meeting between countries or leaders.
    sommet mondial

    Related Words

    pinnacle
    The top of a tree or mountain.
    cime
    apogee
    The highest or most developed point of a period or career.
    apogée

    Slang Meanings

    The best or the top.
    This restaurant is really the pinnacle of gastronomy.
    Ce restaurant est vraiment le sommet de la gastronomie.
    An unmatched level.
    His talent is at its peak.
    Son talent est au sommet.