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    Zénith (en. Zenith)

    /ze.nit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The highest point in the sky from an observer's perspective.
    The zenith of the sun is reached at noon.
    Le zénith du soleil est atteint à midi.
    Moment of glory or maximum success.
    The team reached the zenith of its career by winning the championship.
    L'équipe a atteint le zénith de sa carrière en remportant le championnat.
    The peak of a career or activity.
    At the zenith of her career, the artist sold millions of albums.
    Au zénith de sa carrière, l'artiste a vendu des millions d'albums.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cenit' and the Arabic 'samt', meaning direction or path.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to reach the zenith
    To reach its highest point or greatest success.
    atteindre le zénith
    at the zenith
    At its highest point, at the maximum of its potential.
    au zénith

    Related Words

    apex
    Highest point, summit.
    apogée
    summit
    The high point of something.
    sommet
    culmination
    Moment when something reaches its highest level.
    culmination

    Slang Meanings

    A moment of great success.
    This song is her zenith; everyone listens to it.
    Cette chanson est son zénith, tous l'écoutent.
    The best in a field.
    This team is at the zenith of its current sport.
    Cette équipe est au zénith de son sport actuel.