crest

• Nom désignant le sommet ou le point le plus élevé de quelque chose, comme une colline, une vague ou une crête ; il désigne aussi un emblème distinctif ou une touffe de plumes sur la tête d'un animal.

A noun referring to the top or highest point of something, such as a hill, wave, or ridge; also refers to a distinctive emblem or tuft on an animal's head.

1. Top of a hill or waveB1formal

   The highest point or peak of something, such as a hill, mountain, or wave.

   crête (sommet)

   • They reached the crest of the mountain just before sunset.
   • The surfer rode the crest of the wave.
   • From the crest of the hill, you can see the entire valley.

   Synonymesapexbrowcrownpeakpinnacleridgesummittop

   Antonymesbasebottomfootnadirtrough

2. Heraldic symbolB2formal

   A distinctive emblem or design representing a family, organization, or country, often displayed on a shield or coat of arms.

   Cimier

   • The family crest was embroidered on the banner.
   • The knight's shield bore a crest of a golden lion.
   • The university's crest features an open book and a torch.

   Synonymesbadgedeviceembleminsigniasealsymbol

3. Feather or comb on an animalB1formal

   A tuft or growth of feathers, fur, or skin on the head of a bird or other animal.

   Crête (d'un oiseau ou animal)

   • The cockatoo raised its yellow crest when it was excited.
   • The rooster's red crest is a sign of health.
   • The lizard has a spiny crest along its back.

   Synonymescombplumetopknottuft

• Verbe signifiant atteindre le point le plus haut ou le sommet de quelque chose, comme une colline, une vague ou une tendance.

A verb meaning to reach the highest point or peak of something, such as a hill, wave, or trend.

1. Reach the topB2formal

   To reach the highest point or peak of something.

   atteindre le sommet

   • The hikers crested the mountain just before sunset.
   • The wave crested at over ten meters high.
   • The stock market crested in early 2020 before declining.

   Synonymescrownpeaksummitsurmounttop

2. Form a crestB2formal

   To form or rise into a crest or peak.

   Former une crête

   • The river crested after three days of heavy rain.
   • The bird's feathers crested on top of its head.
   • The foam crested on the surface of the beer.

   Synonymesculminatemountpeakrisesurgeswelltower