sommet
summit / peak
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/sɔ.mɛ/
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Cultural Note
Reaching the 'sommet' of Mont Blanc is a dream for many alpinists. The first ascent was in 1786 by Jacques Balmat and Michel-Gabriel Paccard, marking the birth of modern mountaineering. Chamonix remains the world capital of alpinism.
📝 Example Sentences
Nous avons atteint le sommet après cinq heures de marche.
We reached the summit after five hours of walking.
Le sommet du Mont Blanc culmine à 4 808 mètres.
The summit of Mont Blanc rises to 4,808 meters.