hauteur
height
The French word 'hauteur' is used to describe the measure of how tall someone or something is. For example, 'Quelle est la hauteur de la tour Eiffel?' means 'What is the height of the Eiffel Tower?'. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a level of quality or achievement.
Example sentences using: hauteur
Elle a peur des hauteurs.
She is afraid of heights.
This phrase is used to express fear or phobia about being in high places, such as tall buildings, mountains, or even on an airplane. 'Hauteurs' is the plural form of 'hauteur' and in this context, refers to 'heights'.
La hauteur de cet arbre est impressionnante.
The height of this tree is impressive.
This phrase is used to express admiration for the size of something tall, such as a tree, a building, or even a person. 'Hauteur' in this context refers to 'height'.
Il a sauté de hauteur avec une perche.
He pole-vaulted.
This sentence is used in the context of sports, particularly in athletics, to describe a technique where 'hauteur' refers to 'height', and a pole is used to jump over a high bar.