пике

This is the 8664th most frequent Russian word.


пике

The Russian word "пике" translates to "nose dive" or "steep descent" in English.


Here, 'пике' refers to a downward flight maneuver, describing motion in aviation or an action that resembles it.

Он бросился в пике, чтобы избежать нападения.

He dived into a dive descent to avoid the attack.


In this case, 'пике' metaphorically describes a sudden decline in economic performance, showcasing the word's application beyond its literal meaning.

После резкого экономического пике, страна начала восстанавливать рынок.

After a sharp economic plunge, the country began to recover the market.


Here, 'пике' is used to denote a specific style or maneuver, borrowing terminology from other domains and applying it in a descriptive way.

Фигуристка исполнила трюки в стиле пике на льду.

The figure skater performed tricks in the style of pique on the ice.