English–French

“summit” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sim/

Example

La cime de la montagne est couverte de neige.

The summit of the mountain is covered in snow.

Illustration for cime (summit)

How to say “summit” in French

“Summit” in French is cime.

A high pointed end that represents the peak of a physical form or the culmination of a process.

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

Example sentences with cime

Les oiseaux se perchent sur la cime de l'arbre.

The birds perch on the treetop.

Tips for using cime

  • For a political or business summit, French usually uses sommet; cime is more natural for a literal peak or a figurative high point.

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