crest in French
crest in French is crête, aigrette, huppe — crest means the highest point of something, such as a hill or wave.
crest in French
crête
aigrette
The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.
huppe
The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.
cimier
(heraldry) A bearing worn, not upon the shield, but usually on a helmet above it, sometimes (as for clerics) separately above the shield or separately as a mark for plate, in letterheads, and the like.
crinière
The upper curve of a horse's neck.
What does "crest" mean?
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noun The highest point of something, such as a hill or wave.
"They paused at the crest of the hill to catch their breath."
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noun A tuft of feathers or fur on an animal's head, or a decorative emblem, especially of a family or institution.
"The cockatoo raised its crest when startled."
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verb To reach the top of something, or to rise to a peak.
"The wave crested just before it broke."
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crest in a sentence
- They paused at the crest of the hill to catch their breath.
- The surfer rode the crest of the wave perfectly.
- The cockatoo raised its crest when startled.
- The team's crest was stitched onto every shirt.
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What is "crest" in French?
"crest" in French is crête, aigrette, huppe. crest means: The highest point of something, such as a hill or wave.
How do you use "crest" in a sentence?
Example: "They paused at the crest of the hill to catch their breath." In French, "crest" is crête, aigrette, huppe.
Are there other ways to say "crest" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "crest": crête, aigrette, huppe, cimier, crinière.
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