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masculine

/sɔ.mɛ/

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Translation

summit, top, peak

Word origin

From Old French somet, a small form of som, from Latin summum ('the highest point'), from summus. English 'summit' and 'sum' come from the same adjective.

Origin
Latin
Root
summum
English cognates
summit, sum

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralsommets

Examples

au .

We reached the summit before noon.

.

The top of the mountain is covered in snow.

l'.

The northern peaks stay white all year round.

.

An important summit will be held in Paris.

.

Both peaks can be seen from the house.

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This word is part of lesson 46.