crown

• Nom désignant un couvre-chef décoratif rond porté par un monarque comme symbole de pouvoir, ou la partie supérieure de quelque chose, par exemple la tête ou une dent.

A noun referring to a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority, or the top part of something such as a head or tooth.

1. Royal headpieceA2formal

   A circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority.

   Couronne royale

   • The king placed the crown on his head during the ceremony.
   • The crown is made of gold and precious jewels.
   • She wore a diamond crown at the royal ball.

   Synonymeschapletcircletcoronetdiademtiara

2. Top of the headB1formal

   The top part of the head, especially the highest point.

   Sommet de la tête

   • He felt a sharp pain at the crown of his head.
   • The hat sat perfectly on the crown of her head.
   • The barber trimmed the hair at the crown.

   Synonymespatepolltopvertex

3. Tooth coveringB1formalmedical

   An artificial covering for a damaged or decayed tooth.

   Couronne dentaire

   • The dentist fitted a porcelain crown on my molar.
   • She needed a crown after the root canal treatment.
   • The crown protects the weakened tooth from further damage.

   Synonymescap

4. Championship titleB1informal

   The title of being the best or winner in a competition.

   titre de champion

   • The team won the championship crown for the third time.
   • She is fighting to defend her boxing crown.
   • He earned the crown as the world's fastest runner.

   Synonymesbeltchampionshiphonortitletrophy

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de poser une couronne sur la tête de quelqu'un comme symbole du pouvoir royal, ou pour achever ou couronner quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of placing a crown on someone's head as a symbol of royalty, or to top or cover something in a way that completes or finishes it.

1. B1formal

   To place a crown on the head of someone as a symbol of royalty or victory.

   couronner

   • The archbishop crowned the new king in the cathedral.
   • She was crowned queen after the ceremony.
   • The winner was crowned with a laurel wreath.

   Synonymescoronateenthroneinaugurateinvest

   Antonymesdeposedethrone

2. Top or capB2formal

   To form the top part of something, often in a decorative or prominent way.

   Couronner (le sommet, le haut)

   • A golden statue crowns the dome of the building.
   • The mountain peak is crowned with snow all year round.
   • The dessert was crowned with a layer of chocolate.

   Synonymescapcrestsurmounttop

3. Achieve the highest pointB2formal

   To be the culmination or climax of something.

   couronner (aboutir à)

   • Her victory crowned a long and successful career.
   • The festival was crowned by a spectacular fireworks display.
   • His efforts were crowned with success.

   Synonymescapclimaxconsummateculminateround offsurmounttoptop off