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    Haussait (en. Was rising)

    [o.sɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To elevate, to increase something.
    He was raising his voice to make himself heard.
    Il haussait la voix pour se faire entendre.
    To raise the volume or quantity of something.
    She was turning up the sound of the music.
    Elle haussait le son de la musique.
    To elevate the level of something, making it more important or prominent.
    The leader was raising the flag as a sign of victory.
    Le chef haussait le drapeau en signe de victoire.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'hausser' which comes from the Old French 'hausser', derived from the Latin 'altus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to shrug one's shoulders
    To express indifference or a lack of interest.
    hausser les épaules
    to raise one's voice
    To increase the volume of one's voice, often to express authority.
    hausser le ton
    to raise the level
    To improve or advance the quality of something.
    hausser le niveau

    Related Words

    to raise
    Verb meaning to elevate or increase.
    hausser
    height
    Dimension of something in relation to its verticality.
    hauteur
    bull
    Adjective describing someone who promotes price increases.
    haussier

    Slang Meanings

    To make noise
    Stop raising your voice, I can't hear anything!
    Arrête de hausser, je n'entends rien !
    To act arrogantly by raising one's tone
    He started raising his voice when his work was criticized.
    Il a commencé à hausser quand on a critiqué son travail.