peaked

• Qualifie quelque chose qui a atteint son point culminant ou son niveau maximal, ou (plus rarement) une personne qui semble pâle et maladive.

Describes something that has reached its highest point or maximum level, or (less commonly) describes someone who looks pale and unwell.

1. Slightly ill or paleB2informal

   Appearing pale, tired, or unwell, often due to illness or fatigue.

   pâle et fatigué

   • She looked a bit peaked after the long flight.
   • He felt peaked and decided to stay home from work.
   • The child appeared peaked, so the mother took his temperature.

   Synonymesashenpalepallidpastypeakysicklywan

   Antonymesflourishinghealthyheartyrobustwell

2. Having a peak or pointB2formal

   Shaped with a pointed top or rising to a maximum point.

   pointu / en pointe

   • The peaked roof of the cottage was covered in snow.
   • The graph shows a peaked curve at the highest value.
   • The mountain has a distinctly peaked summit.

   Synonymesconicalcrestedpointedpyramidalridgedsharpspikytaperingtipped

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer l'atteinte d'un point culminant ou d'un niveau maximal de quelque chose, comme l'intensité, la performance ou la quantité.

A verb used to indicate reaching the highest point or maximum level of something, such as intensity, performance, or quantity.

1. Reach maximum pointB2formal

   To reach the highest point, level, or intensity.

   atteindre son sommet

   • The athlete peaked during the final race of the season.
   • Sales peaked in December before the holiday rush.
   • His career peaked when he won the prestigious award.

   Synonymesclimaxculminatetop out

   Antonymesbottomdeclinedropnadirplungetrough

2. Become pointed or sharpC1formal

   To form or rise into a peak or point.

   Devenir pointu ou aigu

   • The mountain peaks sharply against the skyline.
   • The graph peaks at the center of the data set.
   • Her voice peaked with excitement as she told the story.

   Synonymespointtaper