noun🔗ShareCrête, sommetThe summit of a hill or mountain ridge."We finally reached the crest of the hill and could see the ocean. "Nous avons finalement atteint le sommet de la colline et avons pu voir l'océan.geographygeologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCrête, huppeA tuft, or other natural ornament, growing on an animal's head, for example the comb of a cockerel, the swelling on the head of a snake, the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird, etc."The rooster proudly displayed his bright red crest to attract the hens. "Le coq exhibait fièrement sa crête rouge vif pour attirer les poules.animalbirdanatomybiologyorganismappearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCimier, panacheThe plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet."The knight's crest, a magnificent golden eagle, was prominently displayed on his helmet. "Le cimier du chevalier, un magnifique aigle doré, était bien en évidence sur son casque.militarywearheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCimier, crêteA bearing worn, not upon the shield, but usually on a helmet above it, sometimes (as for clerics) separately above the shield or separately as a mark for plate, in letterheads, and the like."The family's crest, a silver falcon, was embossed on the company letterhead, giving the documents a formal and distinguished appearance. "Le cimier de la famille, un faucon argenté, était imprimé en relief sur le papier à en-tête de l'entreprise, donnant aux documents une apparence formelle et distinguée.heraldryroyalmarkhistorystyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEncolureThe upper curve of a horse's neck."The proud Arabian horse arched its neck, showing off the elegant curve of its crest. "Le fier cheval arabe arqua son encolure, exhibant la courbe élégante de son encolure.animalbodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCrête, sommetThe ridge or top of a wave."The surfer rode the crest of the large wave. "Le surfeur a surfé sur la crête de la grande vague.nauticalnatureoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCrête, fierté, courageThe helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage."The young athlete's crest remained high despite the tough competition. "La fierté du jeune athlète est restée haute malgré la rude compétition.attitudecharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCrête, faîteThe ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc."The house's roof had a beautiful crest, a decorative finial that looked like a small, elegant bird. "Le toit de la maison avait une belle crête, un fleuron décoratif qui ressemblait à un petit oiseau élégant.architecturestylebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCrête, sommetThe top line of a slope or embankment."The hiking trail followed the gentle crest of the hill. "Le sentier de randonnée suivait la douce crête de la colline.geographynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCrêteA ridge along the surface of a bone."The doctor pointed to the prominent crest on the patient's tibia in the X-ray. "Le médecin a pointé la crête proéminente sur le tibia du patient sur la radiographie.anatomybodyphysiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlason, écussonA design or logo, especially one of an institution, association or high-class family."The school's crest, a stylized eagle, was displayed prominently on every banner. "Le blason de l'école, un aigle stylisé, était affiché en évidence sur chaque bannière.familyroyalheraldrysigncultureorganizationhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRoiteletsAny of several birds in the family Regulidae, including the goldcrests and firecrests."The little crest flitted through the trees near the schoolyard. "Le petit roitelet voltigeait à travers les arbres près de la cour de l'école.birdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCrêter, culminerParticularly with reference to waves, to reach a peak."The wave began to crest just before it crashed onto the shore. "La vague a commencé à crêter juste avant de s'écraser sur le rivage.nauticalweathernatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAtteindre le sommet, franchir la crêteTo reach the crest of (a hill or mountain)"The hikers crested the small hill, then enjoyed the view from the top. "Les randonneurs ont atteint le sommet de la petite colline, puis ont apprécié la vue d'en haut.geographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCoiffer, surmonterTo furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a crest for."The architect crested the building with a decorative spire. "L'architecte a coiffé le bâtiment d'une flèche décorative.heraldryappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOrner de lignes ou de striesTo mark with lines or streaks like waving plumes."The artist carefully crested the drawing with thin, wavy lines to emphasize the flowing river. "L'artiste a soigneusement orné le dessin de fines lignes ondulées pour mettre l'accent sur la rivière qui coule.appearancemarkstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading