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A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
a. le sommet (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
After climbing for three hours, we finally reached the top of the mountain.Après trois heures d’ascension, nous avons finalement atteint le sommet de la montagne.
b. la cime (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
You can see everything from the top of the hill.On peut tout voir depuis la cime de la colline.
c. le haut (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The top of the tower disappeared in the fog.Le haut de la tour a disparu sous le brouillard.
2. (upper part)
a. le dessus (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The top of the cake was decorated with fresh berries.Le dessus du gâteau était décoré de fruits rouges frais.
b. la surface (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
When did you last clean your room? The top of your dresser is covered in dust.Quand as-tu nettoyé ta chambre pour la dernière fois ? La surface de ta commode est recouverte de poussière.
a. le haut (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
I need to find a top to match my new suit.Je dois trouver un haut qui va avec mon nouveau tailleur.
b. le top (M) (mostly in women's fashion)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
I bought a little black top on sale today.J’ai acheté un petit top noir en solde, aujourd’hui.
a. le couvercle (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Well, great! The top for the jam jar just rolled under the table!Super ! Le couvercle du pot de confiture vient de rouler sous la table !
5. (figurative) (highest point)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. le sommet (M) (figurative)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
With this promotion, I've reached the top of my career.Avec cette promotion, j’ai atteint le sommet de ma carrière.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
7. (highest)
8. (maximal)
9. (greatest)
a. meilleur
Who do you think was the top rock band of the eighties?À ton avis, quel était le meilleur groupe de rock des années quatre-vingt ?
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
10. (to exceed)
a. battre
Yesterday, Jürgen topped the record for most goals in a season.Hier, Jürgen a battu le record du nombre de buts marqués en une saison.
a. être en tête de
Milk always tops my grocery list.Le lait est toujours en tête de ma liste de courses.
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