hauteurs
In French, "heights" is translated as hauteurs.
hauteurs refers to high parts of a mountain or a building. While the singular form hauteur can mean height and be used with specific measurements, the plural form is the standard way to talk about the concept of heights in a general sense, such as when discussing a fear of them. To describe physical dimensions, one might use mètre (meter) for measurements, grand for tall or petit for short.
What does it mean word for word?
hauteurs is the feminine plural form of hauteur, which is derived from the adjective haut meaning high.
What mistakes should you avoid?
When expressing a fear of heights, do not use the singular form hauteur. Instead, use the plural hauteurs to sound natural.
Did you know?
- In music, hauteur is used to describe the 'pitch' of a note. While English distinguishes between how high a note is and its physical height, French uses the same root for both.
- The expression prendre de la hauteur literally means 'to gain height', but it is commonly used as an idiom for gaining perspective or stepping back from a stressful situation.
- The word haute is part of the name for the 'Haute Couture' fashion industry, literally meaning 'high' sewing.
Examples in context
- J'aime pas les hauteurs.I don't like heights.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for heights using hauteurs.Tatoeba #13344330 by genes1s, translation #12264551 by Miktsoanit
- Marie craint les hauteurs.Mary is afraid of heights.This sentence shows how to say someone is afraid of heights using hauteurs.Tatoeba #13493719 by Rovo, translation #13486007 by rul
- J'ai terriblement peur des hauteurs.I'm awfully afraid of heights.This sentence demonstrates expressing an intense fear of heights using hauteurs.Tatoeba #8418326 by Aiji, translation #2619410 by AlanF_US
- La hauteur de cette tour est de 300 mètres.The height of this tower is 300 meters.
- Un garçon de taille moyenneA boy of average height
- Elle est grande, peut-être 1,80 mètre.She is tall, maybe 1.80 meters.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are standing on a high balcony.
- NathanRegarde la vue d'ici, c'est magnifique !Look at the view from here, it's magnificent!
- EmmaJe ne peux pas, je déteste les hauteurs.I can't, I hate heights.
- NathanTu n'as pas besoin de regarder en bas.You don't need to look down.
- EmmaC'est trop stressant pour moi, Emma.It's too stressful for me, Emma.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
