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    Haute (en. High)

    /ot/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which is elevated or superior in position or status.
    High-altitude mountains are often snow-covered.
    Les montagnes à haute altitude sont souvent enneigées.
    Designating a high level of quality or class.
    Haute couture is prized for its exclusivity.
    La haute couture est prisée pour son exclusivité.
    Relates to reflections or ideas of great importance.
    They had a high-level conversation about global politics.
    Ils ont eu une conversation de haute volée sur la politique mondiale.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'altus', meaning 'high' or 'elevated'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    high society
    The social milieu of wealthy and influential people.
    haute société
    high technology
    Advanced or sophisticated technology.
    haute technologie
    haute cuisine
    Superior and refined quality of cooking.
    haute gastronomie

    Related Words

    haut
    Relating to a high level.
    haut
    hauteur
    Measure of the vertical distance from a point to a reference level.
    hauteur

    Slang Meanings

    To denote something expensive or luxurious.
    This car is really high, its price is exorbitant.
    Cette voiture est vraiment haute, son prix est exorbitant.
    Used to describe a pretentious attitude.
    She is too high to accept an invitation from someone like him.
    Elle est trop haute pour accepter une invitation de quelqu'un comme lui.