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apogée

peak

noun ah-poh-ZHEH Rare

Origin: From Greek apogaion, 'furthest from the earth'.

Also means

apex

Usage Note

Apogée originally denoted the point in an orbit farthest from Earth, but it is now most commonly used figuratively to mean the high point or zenith of a career, civilisation, or era. Despite ending in -ée, it is masculine, which surprises learners. The antonym in the astronomical sense is périgée.

Examples

"Il est à l'apogée de sa carrière."

Natural Translation

He is at the peak of his career.

Literal Translation

He is at the apex of his career.

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