Haut (en. High)
/o/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is at a great distance from the ground.
The mountain is very high.
La montagne est très haute.
Which has a higher rank or importance.
He is a high-ranking official.
C'est un haut fonctionnaire.
Which has a high pitch.
She has a high voice.
Elle a une voix haute.
Etymology
From Latin 'altus' meaning 'high'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
loud and clear
In a clear and audible manner.
haut et fort
loudly
By speaking loudly.
à haute voix
high place
A significant or prestigious place.
haut lieu
Related Words
height
Distance measured from bottom to top.
hauteur
raised
To make higher.
haussé
Slang Meanings
Expression used to refer to something classy or chic.
This restaurant is really high-end.
Ce resto, c'est vraiment haut de gamme.
Related to something of high quality.
This product is really high-level research.
Ce produit est vraiment haut de recherche.