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    Sommets (en. Summits)

    /sɔ.mɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Summits are the highest points of a mountain.
    We climbed several summits in the Alps.
    Nous avons gravi plusieurs sommets dans les Alpes.
    Summits can also refer to important meetings between heads of state.
    The G7 summit was held in France this year.
    Le sommet du G7 s'est tenu en France cette année.
    A term used in mathematics to denote the high points of a surface.
    The peaks of the graph represent the maximum points.
    Les sommets du graphique représentent les points maximums.

    Etymology

    The word 'sommet' comes from the Latin 'summitum', which means 'summit' or 'highest point'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mountain summits
    The highest points of a mountain range.
    sommets de la montagne
    summits of the State
    Meetings of high-ranking political officials.
    sommets de l'État

    Related Words

    summit
    Highest point of a surface or a mountain.
    sommet
    culmination
    The point where something reaches its maximum level.
    culmination

    Slang Meanings

    Important events or meetings
    The summit of the year attracted a lot of attention.
    Le sommet de l'année a attiré beaucoup d'attention.
    High achievement or accomplishment
    She reached new heights in her career.
    Elle a atteint des sommets dans sa carrière.