l’haute
high · tall
Definition & meaning
Haute is the feminine singular form of haut , meaning high or tall. Depending on context, it can also mean upper, elevated, or high-pitched.
Grammar & Word origin
Haute is an adjective that agrees with a feminine singular noun. Its masculine form is haut ; its feminine plural form is hautes .
It comes from Latin altus, meaning “high” or “deep.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- élevé — “high” or “elevated”; often emphasizes height or a high level.
- grand — “tall” or “big”; more general and often used for people.
- bas — “low” or “short”; the usual opposite of haut.
These adjectives change form to agree with the nouns they describe.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
La montagne est très haute.adjective
The mountain is very high.
Cette tour est plus haute que la maison.adjective
This tower is taller than the house.
La fenêtre est trop haute pour moi.adjective
The window is too high for me.
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