haute
haute is the French word for high.
In the context of fashion, haute is used to denote high-end, custom-made or luxury status.
What does it mean word for word?
The word haute is the feminine form of the adjective haut, meaning high.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use the masculine form haut when modifying a masculine noun, and haute for a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- The term haute couture is legally protected in France. To use the label, a fashion house must be approved by the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture and follow strict rules about custom garments.
- While haute means 'high', it is used in the phrase en haute mer to specifically mean 'in the open sea' or 'far from the coast'.
- In French, haut and haute can be used to describe a person's tone of voice, implying they are speaking with an air of superiority or arrogance.
Examples in context
- La haute couture est une forme d'art qui crée des vêtements sur mesure.High fashion is an art form that creates tailored clothing.
- J'adore manger dans les restaurants de haute gastronomie.I love eating in high-end gourmet restaurants.
- Cette montagne est très haute.This mountain is very high.
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are looking at a fashion magazine.
- NathanRegarde cette robe haute couture !Look at this haute couture dress!
- EmmaElle est magnifique, mais très chère.It is magnificent, but very expensive.
- NathanC'est le style haute couture classique.It's the classic haute couture style.
- EmmaJe rêve de porter ça un jour.I dream of wearing that one day.
