En haut
Example: Le chat est en haut de l'arbre.
Definition
"En haut" is a French adverbial phrase used to indicate a position or location that is higher or above something else. For example, in the sentence "Le chat est en haut de l'arbre," it means the cat is up in the tree, emphasizing an elevated place.
Etymology
The phrase "en haut" comes from the French words "en," meaning 'in' or 'at,' and "haut," meaning 'high' or 'upper.' Together, they form an expression used to describe something situated above or at a higher level. Did you know? The word "haut" traces back to the Latin word "altus," meaning 'high.'
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"En haut" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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