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aloft in French

aloft in French is en haut, en l'air — aloft means up in the air or sky; overhead, in a high place.

aloft in French

en haut
adv
Above, overhead, in a high place; up.
en l'air
adv
Above, overhead, in a high place; up.
en l'air
adv
(nautical) In the top, at the masthead, or on the higher yards or rigging.

What does "aloft" mean?

  1. adv Up in the air or sky; overhead, in a high place.
    "He noticed that he still held the knife aloft and brought his arm down, replacing the blade in the sheath."
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aloft in a sentence

  • He noticed that he still held the knife aloft and brought his arm down, replacing the blade in the sheath.
  • The kite soared aloft in the summer breeze.

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What is "aloft" in French?
"aloft" in French is en haut, en l'air. aloft means: Up in the air or sky; overhead, in a high place.
How do you use "aloft" in a sentence?
Example: "The kite soared aloft in the summer breeze." In French, "aloft" is en haut, en l'air.
Are there other ways to say "aloft" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "aloft": en haut, en l'air.
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