No. 10,146 in French
huppée
"Rich" or "upper-class."
In a sentence
Elle habite dans un quartier huppé de la ville.
She lives in an upscale neighborhood of the city.
Here, 'huppé' is used to describe a place, indicating it is prestigious or luxurious.
Les invités à la soirée étaient tous très huppés.
The guests at the party were all very distinguished.
In this sentence, 'huppé' refers to the people, suggesting they are notable or have an elevated status.
Ce restaurant est connu pour être très huppé.
This restaurant is known for being highly upscale.
'Huppé' here describes the restaurant itself, meaning it is sophisticated and of high social standing.
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