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crests

/kɹɛsts/

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Sommets, crêtes

The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.

Examples :

"We hiked to the crests of the hills and enjoyed the beautiful view. "

Nous avons randonné jusqu'aux sommets des collines et avons apprécié la belle vue.

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Crêtes, huppe

A 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.

Examples :

"The rooster proudly displayed its bright red crest as it strutted around the yard. "

Le coq affichait fièrement sa crête rouge vif en se pavanant dans la cour.

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Cimier, panache

The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.

Examples :

"The knights' helmets gleamed in the sun, each adorned with colorful crests of feathers. "

Les casques des chevaliers brillaient au soleil, chacun orné de cimiers de plumes colorées.

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Cimiers, hure

A 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.

Examples :

"The school letterhead features the institution's coat of arms, with its unique crests displayed proudly above the shield. "

L'en-tête de l'école présente les armoiries de l'établissement, avec ses cimiers uniques affichés fièrement au-dessus de l'écu.

heraldry royal military wear history

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Encolure

The upper curve of a horse's neck.

Examples :

"The rider patted the horse's crests, admiring the smooth curve of its neck. "

Le cavalier caressa l'encolure du cheval, admirant la courbe lisse de son cou.

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Crêtes, sommets

The ridge or top of a wave.

Examples :

"The surfer skillfully rode the wave, balancing perfectly as he reached the crests. "

Le surfeur a habilement surfé sur la vague, s'équilibrant parfaitement lorsqu'il a atteint les crêtes.

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Crête, orgueil, courage

The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage.

Examples :

"Despite the challenging exam, her achievements helped her carry her crests high. "

Malgré l'examen difficile, ses réalisations l'ont aidée à porter haut ses crêtes.

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Crêtes, faîte

The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc.

Examples :

"The Victorian houses on our street have elaborate metal crests along the top of their roofs. "

Les maisons victoriennes de notre rue ont des faîtes métalliques élaborés le long du sommet de leurs toits.

architecture style building

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Crêtes, sommets

The top line of a slope or embankment.

Examples :

"From the bottom of the hill, we could see the runners reach the crests of the small dunes. "

Du bas de la colline, nous pouvions voir les coureurs atteindre les crêtes des petites dunes.

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Crêtes

A ridge along the surface of a bone.

Examples :

"The doctor pointed to the X-ray, explaining that the small crests on the patient's tibia were showing signs of stress. "

Le médecin a montré la radiographie, expliquant que les petites crêtes sur le tibia du patient montraient des signes de stress.

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Blason, écusson

A design or logo, especially one of an institution, association or high-class family.

Examples :

"The school's crests, featuring a lion and a torch, were embroidered on the students' blazers. "

Les blasons de l'école, représentant un lion et un flambeau, étaient brodés sur les blazers des élèves.

culture family heraldry sign

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Roitelets

Any of several birds in the family Regulidae, including the goldcrests and firecrests.

Examples :

"> We saw several crests flitting among the branches of the pine tree in the park, their tiny bodies almost hidden by the needles. "

Nous avons vu plusieurs roitelets voltiger parmi les branches du pin dans le parc, leurs minuscules corps étant presque cachés par les aiguilles.

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Culminer, atteindre le sommet

Particularly with reference to waves, to reach a peak.

Examples :

"The waves crests just before they crash onto the beach. "

Les vagues culminent juste avant de s'écraser sur la plage.

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Atteindre le sommet, franchir la crête

To reach the crest of (a hill or mountain)

Examples :

"The hikers finally crested the hill and saw the beautiful valley below. "

Les randonneurs ont finalement atteint le sommet de la colline et ont vu la belle vallée en contrebas.

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Coiffer, surmonter

To furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a crest for.

Examples :

"The metal fence posts crests the wall, adding a decorative touch and extra security. "

Les poteaux de clôture en métal coiffent le mur, ajoutant une touche décorative et une sécurité supplémentaire.

heraldry appearance royal

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Marquer de lignes ou de stries comme des panaches ondulants

To mark with lines or streaks like waving plumes.

Examples :

"The setting sun crests the freshly plowed field, leaving streaks of golden light. "

Le soleil couchant marque le champ fraîchement labouré de stries de lumière dorée.

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