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    Hautaine (en. Haughty)

    /otɛn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person who is proud and disdainful towards others.
    She had a haughty attitude, as if no one was on her level.
    Elle avait une attitude hautaine, comme si personne n'était à son niveau.
    Lacking humility, considering oneself superior.
    His haughty behavior cost him many friends.
    Son comportement hautain lui a coûté beaucoup d'amis.
    Refers to a way of speaking or acting that demonstrates arrogance.
    He spoke in a haughty manner that irritated everyone.
    Il parlait d'une manière hautaine qui irritait tout le monde.

    Etymology

    From Middle French 'hautain', derived from 'haut', with a connotation of elevation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a haughty attitude
    To behave in an arrogant manner.
    avoir une attitude hautaine
    haughty gaze
    A gaze that expresses contempt or superiority.
    regard hautain
    to speak haughtily
    To express oneself in a condescending manner.
    parler hautainement

    Related Words

    haughtiness
    Character of an arrogant person.
    hautaineté
    height
    State of being elevated or perceived as superior.
    hauteur
    pride
    Feeling of excessive pride.
    orgueil

    Slang Meanings

    To be full of oneself
    Since she was promoted, she has really swelled up and become haughty, getting a big head.
    Depuis qu'elle a été promue, elle a vraiment enflé et est devenue hautaine, en ayant la grosse tête.
    To get a big head
    He got a big head after his success, becoming haughty towards his old friends.
    Il a pris la grosse tête après son succès, se montrant hautain envers ses anciens amis.