English–French

“peak” in French

French

Alsoapogée · culminer

Pronunciation

IPA/pik/

Example

Il y a un pic d'affluence le samedi.

There is a peak in attendance on Saturday.

Illustration for pic (peak)

How to say “peak” in French

“Peak” in French is pic.

A sharp summit on a graph or mountain, marking the highest point before a fall.

Full entry for pic: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with pic

Le pic de pollution a forcé la fermeture des écoles.

The peak in pollution forced the closure of the schools.

Tips for using pic

  • Pic is masculine, so the phrase is un pic and the common pattern is un pic de fréquentation or un pic d'activité.

Other French words for “peak”

La carrière de l'artiste est à son apogée.

The artist's career is at its peak.

La fête culmine ce soir.

The party peaks tonight.

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