high

• Décrit quelque chose qui a une grande étendue verticale, ou une grande quantité ou un degré élevé.

Describes something that is of great vertical extent, or a large amount or degree.

1. A1formal

   Of great vertical extent; tall or elevated.

   De grande hauteur

   • The mountain is very high.
   • She lives in a high building with a great view.
   • The shelf is too high for me to reach.

   Synonymeselevatedloftysky-highsoaringtalltowering

   Antonymesground levellowshortstunted

2. Large in quantity or degreeA2formal

   Greater than average in amount, intensity, or value.

   élevé (quantité/degré)

   • The temperature is high today.
   • He received a high score on the test.
   • The cost of living is high in this city.

   Synonymesacutebigconsiderableelevatedextremegreatintenselargestrongsubstantial

   Antonymeslow

3. Important or seniorB1formal

   Of great importance, rank, or status.

   élevé, haut (au sens de rang, importance)

   • She holds a high position in the company.
   • The meeting is for high-level officials only.
   • He has high expectations for his team.

   Synonymesdistinguishedelevatedhigh-rankingimportantleadingprominentseniorsuperiortop

   Antonymeshumbleinferiorjuniorlowminorsubordinate

4. Under the influence of drugsB2informal

   Intoxicated or euphoric due to drugs or alcohol.

   être défoncé

   • He was high after taking the medication.
   • She got high at the party last night.
   • They were caught driving while high.

   Synonymesdrunkeuphoricintoxicatedloadedplasteredstonedtrippingwasted

   Antonymessober

• Adverbe signifiant « à un niveau élevé, dans une position haute ou à un degré élevé ». Il s'utilise pour décrire des actions ou des états atteignant une hauteur, une intensité ou une valeur considérable. La forme coïncide avec l'adjectif.

An adverb meaning "at or to a high level, position, or degree." It is used to describe actions or states that reach a significant height, intensity, or value. The form is identical to the adjective.

1. At or to a great heightA1formal

   At or to a position that is a long way above the ground or above a reference point.

   à une grande hauteur

   • The kite flew high in the sky.
   • She jumped high to catch the ball.
   • The plane soared high above the clouds.

   Synonymesaloftskywardup

   Antonymeslow

2. To a great degree or levelB1formal

   To a large extent or a great degree, often used with verbs like aim, rank, or value.

   à un degré élevé

   • He aims high in his career aspirations.
   • The company ranks high in customer satisfaction.
   • She values honesty high among her principles.

   Synonymesgreatlyhighly

   Antonymeshumblylowpoorly

• Nom désignant un état ou un niveau d'élévation, de grande quantité, d'intensité ou de qualité ; utilisé aussi pour décrire un sommet ou un point maximal.

A noun referring to a state or level of being elevated, great in amount, intensity, or quality; also used to describe a peak or maximum point.

indénombrable

1. Elevated point or levelA2formal

   A high point, level, or position.

   Point élevé, hauteur

   • The temperature reached a new high this summer.
   • Stock prices hit an all-time high yesterday.
   • The high of the mountain was covered in snow.

   Synonymesacmeapexclimaxheightmaximumpeakpinnaclesummittopzenith

   Antonymeslow

2. State of euphoriaB2informal

   A feeling of great happiness or excitement, often induced by drugs or alcohol.

   état d'euphorie

   • He was on a natural high after winning the race.
   • The drug gave her a temporary high.
   • She experienced a high from the adrenaline rush.

   Synonymesbuzzecstasyelationeuphoriaexhilarationintoxicationrushthrill

   Antonymescrashdownlow

3. Highest setting or gearB1informal

   The highest gear or setting in a vehicle or machine.

   Rapport de vitesse le plus élevé

   • He shifted the car into high to accelerate.
   • The fan was set on high to cool the room.
   • Put the blender on high for a smooth consistency.

   Synonymeshigh gearmaximumtop