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    Hauteurs (en. Heights)

    /otœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Position or high level.
    The heights of the mountains are impressive.
    Les hauteurs des montagnes sont impressionnantes.
    High levels in a social structure.
    He was promoted to the heights of the company.
    Il a été promu aux hauteurs de l'entreprise.
    A high place geographically.
    We camped on the heights of the valley.
    Nous avons campé sur les hauteurs de la vallée.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'altitudo', meaning height.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Gain perspective
    Adopt a broader perspective to evaluate a situation.
    prendre de la hauteur
    Be at the top of the heights
    Be in a dominant or successful position.
    être en haut des hauteurs
    See things from another angle
    Have a new perspective on a problem.
    voir les choses sous un autre angle

    Related Words

    High
    Elevated or superior in position.
    haut
    Elevation
    The action of lifting or increasing in height.
    élévation
    Summit
    The highest point of an object or surface.
    sommet

    Slang Meanings

    To be above others in a situation.
    He always acts like he's above everyone, thinking he's on a high level.
    Il se la joue toujours, en se croyant aux hauteurs.
    To have a haughty behavior or attitude.
    At that party, she was really in high spirits.
    À cette fête, elle était vraiment en mode hauteurs.