crowned

• Qualifie ce qui a été coiffé d'une couronne ou se trouve au sommet; souvent employé métaphoriquement pour désigner ce qui est le meilleur ou le plus réussi.

Describes something that has been given a crown or is at the top; often used metaphorically to indicate being the best or most successful.

1. B1formal

   Wearing or having a crown on the head, typically as a symbol of royalty.

   couronné (portant une couronne)

   • The crowned queen waved to the crowd.
   • A crowned figure sat on the throne.
   • The portrait showed a crowned monarch.

   Synonymescoroneted

2. Topped or coveredB2formal

   Having a top or covering that resembles a crown.

   couronné (de/par)

   • The mountain was crowned with snow.
   • The cake was crowned with fresh strawberries.
   • The hill is crowned by an ancient castle.

   Synonymescappedcrestedsurmountedtopped

3. Awarded or recognizedB2informal

   Having been awarded a title or honor, often as a winner.

   couronné (au sens de honoré)

   • She was crowned the winner of the competition.
   • The crowned champion celebrated with his team.
   • He felt proud to be crowned the best student.

   Synonymesdecoratedhonoredlaureledrecognizedtitled

• 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