crowning

• Qualifie ce qui constitue le point culminant ou le couronnement final d'une série d'événements ou d'efforts, souvent au sens figuré comme l'aboutissement suprême.

Describes something that represents the highest point or final achievement of a series of events or efforts.

1. Highest achievementB2formal

   Representing the ultimate or most significant level of success or attainment.

   Couronnement (au sens de succès suprême)

   • Winning the championship was the crowning moment of his career.
   • The discovery was the crowning achievement of her scientific work.
   • The project was the crowning success of the company's history.

   Synonymesclimacticconsummatepeakpinnaclesupremeultimate

2. Forming a top or summitB2formal

   Serving as or providing a crown-like top or highest point.

   couronnant

   • The crowning spire of the cathedral was visible for miles.
   • The crowning peak of the mountain was covered in snow.
   • The crowning ornament on the building was a golden statue.

• 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