noun🔗ShareSommets, crêtesThe summit of a hill or mountain ridge."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.geographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCrêtes, 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 its bright red crest as it strutted around the yard. "Le coq affichait fièrement sa crête rouge vif en se pavanant dans la cour.animalbiologybirdanatomyorganismnatureappearanceChat 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 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.wearmilitaryheraldrystyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCimiers, hureA 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 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.heraldryroyalmilitarywearhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEncolureThe upper curve of a horse's neck."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.animalbodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCrêtes, sommetsThe ridge or top of a wave."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.nauticalnatureoceanenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCrête, orgueil, courageThe helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage."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.characterattitudevaluesoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCrêtes, faîteThe ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc."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.architecturestylebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCrêtes, sommetsThe top line of a slope or embankment."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.geographygeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCrêtesA ridge along the surface of a bone."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.anatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlason, écussonA design or logo, especially one of an institution, association or high-class family."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.culturefamilyheraldrysignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRoiteletsAny of several birds in the family Regulidae, including the goldcrests and firecrests."> 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.birdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCulminer, atteindre le sommetParticularly with reference to waves, to reach a peak."The waves crests just before they crash onto the beach. "Les vagues culminent juste avant de s'écraser sur la plage.nauticalnatureoceanweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAtteindre le sommet, franchir la crêteTo reach the crest of (a hill or mountain)"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.geographynatureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCoiffer, surmonterTo furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a crest for."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.heraldryappearanceroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMarquer de lignes ou de stries comme des panaches ondulantsTo mark with lines or streaks like waving plumes."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.appearancemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
