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    Hauts (en. High)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is at a high altitude.
    The mountains are high and majestic.
    Les montagnes sont hautes et majestueuses.
    Which is above another element.
    The tall building dominates the skyline.
    Le bâtiment haut domine la skyline.
    Which is at the top of a hierarchy or scale.
    He holds a high position in the company.
    Il occupe un poste haut dans l'entreprise.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'altus', meaning 'high'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the highs and lows
    Times of success and failure.
    les hauts et les bas
    high as three apples
    Of a small size.
    haut comme trois pommes
    out loud
    In an audible manner.
    à haute voix

    Related Words

    height
    The distance between the bottom and the top.
    hauteur
    to raise
    To raise something to a higher position.
    élever
    elevated
    Located at a higher elevation.
    surélevé

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who is pretentious or boastful.
    He is so high on himself, he needs to come down.
    Il est tellement haut sur lui-même, il faut qu'il redescende.
    When something is currently very trendy.
    This trend is too high right now.
    Cette tendance est trop haute en ce moment.