French Word · Intermediate
summum
summit, apogee, acme
Pronunciation: /sɔ.mɔm/
Meaning
summit, apogee, acme
Example
Je devais accompagner à une soirée une copine espagnole qui en pinçait pour un Irlandais qui parlait danois, ce qui pour nous, à l'époque, était le summum de l'intégration.
I had to go to a party with a Spanish friend who had a crush on an Irishman who spoke Danish, which for us, at the time, was the height of multiculturalism.
Practice tips
- Practice summum out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.