Haut
Example: Le sommet de la montagne est très haut aujourd'hui.
Definition
"Haut" is a French adjective meaning high or tall, used to describe something that has a great vertical extent or is situated at a considerable height. For example, in the phrase "Le sommet de la montagne est très haut aujourd'hui," it indicates that the mountain's peak is very high.
Etymology
The French word "haut" originates from the Latin word "altus," meaning high or deep. Over time, "altus" evolved into Old French as "haut," maintaining its meaning related to height. Did you know? Despite its simple appearance, "haut" shares roots with words like "altitude" and "alto" in English and Italian.
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"Haut" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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