culminer

Senses

1. 1.

   to culminate

   to reach a peak or highest point

2. 2.

   to peak

   to reach maximum intensity, success, or development

Examples

• "Ce projet a culminé avec la présentation finale devant les investisseurs."

  This project culminated with the final presentation before investors.

• "La tension a culminé lors du dernier acte de la pièce."

  The tension peaked during the final act of the play.

• "Sa carrière a culminé quand il a remporté le prix Nobel."

  His career culminated when he won the Nobel Prize.

Usage

Common in literary and formal contexts. Usually takes *avec* or *en* to express what the culmination consists of. The subject experiences a rise to maximum intensity or success; often used of events, emotions, or careers rather than physical objects.