top

UK
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US
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Translations

topnoun
tops
pl
UK
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US
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sommetLe point ou la partie la plus haute.
She reached the top of the mountain after a long climb.
Elle a atteint le sommet de la montagne après une longue montée.
hautVêtement porté sur le haut du corps.
She wore a bright red top with her jeans.
Elle portait un haut rouge vif avec son jean.
toupieJouet qui tourne sur une pointe.
The child was fascinated by the spinning top.
L'enfant était fasciné par la toupie qui tournait.
premier rangAu sens de rang ou de position la plus élevée.
He is at the top of his class in mathematics.
Il est au premier rang de sa classe en mathématiques.
Additional translations
hautDans le sens de partie supérieure d'un objet.
topadverb
premierAu classement, avec le sens de « en tête ».
He came top in the final exam.
Il est arrivé premier à l'examen final.
Synonyms
topverb
topped
Past Simple
topped
Past Participle
topping
Gerund
dépasserAu sens de surpasser en performance ou en qualité.
She managed to top her previous sales record this month.
Elle a réussi à dépasser son précédent record de ventes ce mois-ci.
garnirAjouter un élément sur le dessus de quelque chose, notamment en cuisine.
He topped the cake with fresh strawberries.
Il a garni le gâteau de fraises fraîches.
Additional translations
culminerPour atteindre le point ou le niveau le plus élevé.
étêterSurtout pour une plante ou un légume, lorsqu'on coupe la partie supérieure.
topadjective
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US
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premierAu sens de « le meilleur » ou « le mieux classé ».
She was the top student in her class.
Elle était la première élève de sa classe.
Additional translations
supérieurPour indiquer la position la plus haute.

Definitions

topnoun
The highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something.
She reached the top of the mountain after a long climb.
A garment worn on the upper part of the body.
She wore a bright red top with her jeans.
A toy that spins on a point when set in motion.
The child was fascinated by the spinning top.
The highest rank or position.
He is at the top of his class in mathematics.
topadverb
At or to the highest position or rank; first or foremost.
He came top in the final exam.
topverb
To surpass or exceed in performance, achievement, or quality.
She managed to top her previous sales record this month.
To place something on the upper surface of something else.
He topped the cake with fresh strawberries.
To finish or complete something by adding a final element.
The chef topped the dish with a sprinkle of parsley.
To reach the highest point or level.
The mountain tops at over 3,000 meters.
To cut off or remove the uppermost part of something, especially a plant or vegetable.
She topped the carrots before cooking them.
topadjective
Highest in position, rank, or degree.
She was the top student in her class.
Of the best quality or excellence.
He is known for his top performance in the company.
Situated at the highest point or part.
The top shelf is where we keep the special dishes.