Très-haut (en. Very high)

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Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Refers to an object that is located at a high altitude.
The mountain is very high.
La montagne est très-haut.
Used to mark a high intensity or degree.
His level of concentration is very high.
Son niveau de concentration est très-haut.
Conveys a higher social or professional position.
He holds a very high position in the company.
Il occupe un poste très-haut dans l'entreprise.

Etymology

Derived from 'very' meaning 'to a great extent' and 'high' meaning 'elevated'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

high-end
High quality or price.
très-haut de gamme
very high level
A level of excellence or superior competence.
très-haut niveau
very senior official
A person in a senior position within administration or government.
très-haut fonctionnaire

Related Words

height
Vertical dimension of an object.
hauteur
elevation
Action of lifting something to a height.
élevation
summit
The highest point of something.
sommet

Slang Meanings

Used to signify a major achievement.
His project was very high, everyone is impressed.
Son projet était très-haut, tout le monde est impressionné.
Means something valuable or rare.
This car model is very high, difficult to find.
Ce modèle de voiture est très-haut, difficile à trouver.