haut, le haut
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. high
Le niveau de la rivière était haut après de fortes pluies.The river level was high after heavy rains.
b. tall
Cet immeuble est très haut. Ça me donne le vertige !This building is very tall. It makes me dizzy!
a. high
Le lait est chauffé à haute température pour le stériliser.The milk is heated to a high temperature to sterilize it.
a. high
La signature d'un accord est un objectif de haute priorité pour notre délégation.Signing an agreement is a high priority for our delegation.
b. great
Ces produits de haute qualité sont fabriqués par des artisans qualifiés.These products of great quality are made by skilled artisans.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. high
Les oies volent haut dans le ciel quand elles migrent vers le sud pour l’hiver.Geese fly high in the sky when they migrate south for the winter.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. top
Je dois prendre une chaise pour atteindre le haut du placard.I have to grab a chair to reach the top of the cupboard.
a. top
J’adore les hauts en coton avec des motifs colorés.I love cotton tops with colored patterns.
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