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to crown
01
couronner
to place a crown on someone's head in a ceremony so that person officially becomes a king or queen
Transitive: to crown a ruler
Exemples
In the elaborate coronation ceremony, the Archbishop will crown the new monarch.
Dans la cérémonie de couronnement élaborée, l'Archevêque couronnera le nouveau monarque.
As tradition dictates, the queen 's eldest son will be crowned upon the death of the reigning monarch.
Comme le veut la tradition, le fils aîné de la reine sera couronné à la mort du monarque régnant.
02
couronner, parachever
to complete or perfect something, particularly by adding an accomplishment, a success, etc.
Transitive: to crown an endeavor or period
Exemples
Winning the championship game crowned their season of hard work.
Gagner le match de championnat a couronné leur saison de dur labeur.
The successful launch of the project crowned months of planning and preparation.
Le lancement réussi du projet a couronné des mois de planification et de préparation.
03
couronner, poser une couronne
to place a protective cover over a damaged or decayed tooth
Transitive: to crown a tooth
Exemples
The dentist will crown the tooth to prevent it from breaking.
Le dentiste va couronner la dent pour l'empêcher de se casser.
He needed to crown his molar after it became too weak to function.
Il a dû couronner sa molaire après qu'elle soit devenue trop faible pour fonctionner.
04
couronner, coiffer
to complete a structure, often to add beauty or distinction
Transitive: to crown a structure
Exemples
The mountain was crowned with snow, creating a picturesque view.
La montagne était coiffée de neige, créant une vue pittoresque.
A beautiful temple crowns the hill, visible from miles away.
Un beau temple couronne la colline, visible à des kilomètres à la ronde.
Crown
01
haut du crâne
the upper part of a hat that covers the top of the head
Exemples
The fedora 's crown was tall and creased.
She adjusted the crown of her hat before leaving.
02
couronne
a round object often decorated with gems that kings or queens put on their heads as a symbol of power and authority
Exemples
The queen 's crown was adorned with intricate jewels and was a symbol of her royal status.
La couronne de la reine était ornée de joyaux complexes et était un symbole de son statut royal.
The crown was passed down through generations, representing the continuity of the royal lineage.
La couronne a été transmise de génération en génération, représentant la continuité de la lignée royale.
03
couronne
the visible part of the tooth above the gumline, used for biting and chewing
Exemples
Brushing and flossing help keep the crown of your teeth clean.
Le brossage et l'utilisation du fil dentaire aident à garder la couronne de vos dents propre.
The dentist examined the crown of the tooth for signs of decay.
Le dentiste a examiné la couronne de la dent pour détecter des signes de carie.
04
couronne, coiffe dentaire
(dentistry) a tooth-shaped covering used to restore and strengthen a damaged or weakened tooth
Exemples
The dentist recommended a crown for my chipped tooth.
Le dentiste a recommandé une couronne pour ma dent ébréchée.
The dental team crafted a crown to match her natural tooth color.
L'équipe dentaire a conçu une couronne pour qu'elle corresponde à la couleur de sa dent naturelle.
05
the topmost part of the human head
Exemples
He scratched the crown of his head absentmindedly.
Hair thinning often begins at the crown.
06
sommet, cime
the top point of something, typically referring to the highest part of a mountain or hill
Exemples
The hikers finally reached the crown of the mountain after a challenging ascent.
Les randonneurs ont finalement atteint la cime de la montagne après une ascension difficile.
The view from the crown of the hill offered a panoramic perspective of the valley below.
La vue depuis la cime de la colline offrait une perspective panoramique de la vallée en dessous.
07
a decorative headpiece, often a wreath or garland, symbolizing victory, honor, or celebration
Exemples
The athlete wore a laurel crown after winning.
The crown signified triumph in the festival.
08
the reigning monarch or the authority of the state as embodied in the monarchy
Exemples
The Crown issued new regulations for taxation.
Legal matters were brought before the Crown.
09
the raised center portion of a cambered or sloped road, allowing water to drain toward the edges
Exemples
Water ran off the road from the crown to the sides.
The truck tires followed the crown along the highway.
10
a prize or honor given to a winner or champion
Exemples
The winner received the crown at the ceremony.
She proudly held the crown after the competition.
11
couronne
the top part of a tree or other plant
Exemples
The bird built its nest in the crown of the tall oak tree, safe from predators.
L'oiseau a construit son nid dans la cime du grand chêne, à l'abri des prédateurs.
The crown of the sunflower turned to follow the sun throughout the day.
La couronne du tournesol s'est tournée pour suivre le soleil tout au long de la journée.
12
a British coin historically valued at five shillings
Exemples
He found a crown among old coins in the attic.
The collector prized the 1902 crown.
13
the decorative topmost element of a building, typically at the roofline or highest point
Exemples
The cathedral 's crown gleamed in the sunlight.
Sculptors designed a crown for the dome.
Arbre Lexical
crowned
crowning
crown
