Hautement (en. Highly)

/ot.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

Indicating a high level or strong intensity.

She is highly qualified for this position.

Elle est hautement qualifiée pour ce poste.

In a manner that deserves special attention.

He was highly recommended by his former teachers.

Il a été hautement recommandé par ses anciens professeurs.

By displaying great confidence or pride.

They expressed themselves highly about their successes.

Ils se sont hautement exprimés sur leurs succès.

From the word 'high', which comes from the Latin 'altus' meaning 'elevated'.

highly unlikely

Something that has very little chance of happening.

hautement improbable

highly qualified

Referring to a person who has many qualifications.

hautement qualifié

highly appreciated

Who is highly esteemed or recognized.

hautement apprécié

high

Referring to something that is far away from the ground.

haut

offshore

Relating to navigation far from the coasts.

hauturier

Very

What you’re doing is highly cool.

C'est hautement cool ce que tu fais.

Enormously

He is highly paid for his work.

Il est hautement payé pour son travail.