hauteur

Definitions of hauteur
  1. noun
    height above ground
    synonyms: longueur
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    altitude
    elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
  2. noun
    the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
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    dimension
    the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
  3. noun
    overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
    synonyms: arrogance, orgueil
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    arrogance, condescendance
    the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
    snobisme
    the trait of condescending to those of lower social status
  4. noun
    the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
    synonyms: arrogance, condescendance
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    arrogance, orgueil
    overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
  5. noun
    distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level)
    synonyms: distance
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    altitude
    elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
    niveau d'eau
    the level of the surface of a body of water
    longueur
    height above ground
    niveau de la mer
    level of the ocean's surface (especially that halfway between mean high and low tide); used as a standard in reckoning land elevation or sea depth
    plafond
    maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)
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    distance
    the property created by the space between two objects or points
  6. noun
    the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
    synonyms: ton
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    basses fréquences, graves
    a pitch that is perceived as below other pitches
    basse
    the lowest part of the musical range
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    propriété sonore
    an attribute of sound
  7. noun
    elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
    synonyms: altitude
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    types:
    longueur
    height above ground
    plafond
    maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)
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    distance
    distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level)
  8. noun
    a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
    synonyms: fierté, orgueil
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    humilité
    a humble feeling
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    amour-propre, respect de soi
    the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
    amour-propre
    a feeling of pride in yourself
    présomption, suffisance
    an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
    amour-propre, présomption, prétention
    feelings of excessive pride
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    sens du toucher, sentiment, toucher
    the experiencing of affective and emotional states
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