peak
The French word for 'peak' is 'pic'. It is used to refer to the highest point of a mountain or hill, or a pointed top or summit. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to the highest point of something, such as a career or a level of achievement.
I saw a woodpecker in the woods.
In this sentence, 'pic' is used to mean a type of bird called a 'woodpecker'. This bird type is known for pecking at trees to find food.
There is a peak in temperature today.
Here, 'pic' is used to describe a significant increase or peak. In the context of this sentence, it's referring to a notable rise in today's temperature.
The peak of the Himalayas is very high.
In this case, 'pic' is used to describe the top or peak of a mountain. The sentence refers to the highest point of the Himalayas.