No. 1,681 in French
haute
High.
In a sentence
La montagne est très haute.
The mountain is very high.
Here, 'haute' is used as an adjective to describe the physical height of the mountain.
Elle porte une robe de haute couture.
She is wearing a haute couture dress.
In this context, 'haute' forms the phrase 'haute couture,' which refers to high-end fashion designed by prestigious designers.
Ce restaurant est très haute qualité.
This restaurant is of very high quality.
Here, 'haute' is part of an expression to emphasize excellence or superior quality.
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