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    Haussant (en. Rising)

    [o.sɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To increase or elevate something.
    He is shrugging his shoulders as a sign of indifference.
    Il est haussant les épaules en signe d'indifférence.
    To make something higher or more intense.
    She was raising her voice to make herself heard.
    Elle haussait le ton pour se faire entendre.
    To draw attention to something by elevating it.
    The debate raised social stakes.
    Le débat a haussé les enjeux sociaux.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'hausser', which comes from Old French 'hausser', meaning 'to lift'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    raise one's voice
    Speak louder to be heard.
    hausser le ton
    shrug one's shoulders
    Show indifference.
    hausser les épaules
    look up
    Look up in surprise or disdain.
    hausser les yeux

    Related Words

    hausser
    Verb meaning to lift or increase.
    hausser
    hausse
    Noun referring to the action of increasing.
    hausse

    Slang Meanings

    To make a gesture to show that one does not care.
    He shrugged his shoulders, as if nothing mattered.
    Il a haussé les épaules, comme si rien n'importait.
    To increase the pace in a discussion.
    She raised the pace of the conversation to make it more dynamic.
    Elle a haussé le rythme de la conversation pour la rendre plus dynamique.