noun
la hauteur
height
C’est la distance du bas jusqu’en haut d’un objet ou d’une personne.
Definition & meaning
- Vertical dimension: The distance from the bottom to the top of an object or a person. It refers to how tall or high something is.
- Elevation: A high place or a position above the ground, such as a hill or a specific altitude.
- Arrogance: In a figurative sense, it describes an attitude of superiority, haughtiness, or disdainful pride.
- Magnitude or intensity: Used to describe the level or degree of something, such as the "height" of a crisis or the quality of a sentiment (e.g., "à la hauteur de ses espérances" — up to the level of one's expectations).
Grammar & Word origin
- Part of speech: Noun, feminine.
- Origin: Derived from the Old French haut (high), which comes from the Frankish hauh and the Latin altus. The suffix -eur is added to denote the quality or state of being high.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- For the physical dimension: élévation, altitude, taille.
- For the figurative sense (arrogance): orgueil, arrogance, superbe, mépris.
Antonyms:
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Examples
La hauteur de cette table me plaît.noun
The height of this table pleases me.
Nous devons mesurer la hauteur du mur.noun
We need to measure the height of the wall.
Peux-tu estimer la hauteur de la montagne ?noun
Can you estimate the height of the mountain?
Les enfants ont peur de la hauteur.noun
The children are afraid of heights.
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