culmination

• Nom désignant le point le plus haut ou le moment le plus intense de quelque chose, atteint après une période de développement ou d'efforts. Peut aussi se référer à la position la plus haute d'un astre dans le ciel, ou au moment décisif d'un récit.

A noun referring to the highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long period of development or effort. It can also refer to the highest point reached by a celestial body in the sky, or the decisive moment in a narrative.

1. Final Climactic StageB2formal

   The highest or most intense point in the development or resolution of something; the climax.

   Stade culminant final

   • The championship game was the culmination of months of training.
   • The festival ended with a spectacular fireworks display as its culmination.
   • Years of research reached their culmination in a groundbreaking discovery.

   Synonymesacmeapexapogeeclimaxcrescendoheighthigh pointpeakpinnaclesummitzenith

   Antonymesbeginningcommencementinceptiononsetoriginoutsetstart

2. Astronomical CulminationC1formalscientific

   The moment when a celestial object, such as a star or planet, reaches its highest point in the sky above an observer's horizon.

   Culmination (astronomie)

   • The astronomer recorded the exact time of the star's culmination.
   • At its culmination, the planet was directly overhead.
   • The moon's culmination occurs when it is highest in the night sky.

   Synonymestransit

3. Decisive Moment in a StoryB2formalart

   The critical turning point or climax in a narrative, such as a novel or play, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

   Moment décisif dans une histoire

   • The culmination of the play was the dramatic confrontation between the hero and the villain.
   • In the novel, the culmination occurs when the protagonist finally uncovers the truth.
   • The film's culmination left the audience on the edge of their seats.

   Synonymesapexclimaxcrisishigh pointpeakpinnacleturning point

4. Concluding ActionB2formal

   The final act or event that brings a process or series of actions to an end.

   aboutissement

   • The signing of the treaty was the culmination of the peace negotiations.
   • The project's culmination was marked by a successful product launch.
   • Her retirement party was the culmination of a long and distinguished career.

   Synonymesapexclimaxclosecompletionconclusionconsummationfinale

   Antonymesbeginningcommencementinceptioninitiationonsetopeningoriginoutsetpreludestart