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highlight in French

highlight in French is rehaut, réhaut, fait saillant — highlight means the most memorable or exciting part of an event, experience, or period.

highlight in French

rehaut
noun
(painting, photography) An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is strongly illuminated.
réhaut
noun
(painting, photography) An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is strongly illuminated.
fait saillant
noun
(figurative) An especially significant or interesting detail or event or period of time.
instant le plus marquant
noun
(figurative) An especially significant or interesting detail or event or period of time.
moment le plus marquant
noun
(figurative) An especially significant or interesting detail or event or period of time.
temps fort
noun
(figurative) An especially significant or interesting detail or event or period of time.
souligner
verb
mettre en valeur
verb
surligner
verb
(transitive) To mark (important passages of text), e.g. with a fluorescent marker pen or in a wordprocessor, as a means of memory retention or for later reference.

What does "highlight" mean?

  1. noun The most memorable or exciting part of an event, experience, or period.
    "Meeting the author in person was the highlight of the trip."
  2. noun A bright area in a picture, photo, or painting where light falls most strongly.
    "The photographer adjusted the exposure to soften the highlights on her face."
  3. noun A strand of hair dyed a lighter colour than the rest.
    "She added blonde highlights before the summer."
  4. verb To draw special attention to something.
    "The report highlights several safety concerns."

highlight in a sentence

  • Meeting the author in person was the highlight of the trip.
  • The photographer adjusted the exposure to soften the highlights on her face.
  • She added blonde highlights before the summer.
  • The report highlights several safety concerns.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "highlight" in French?

"highlight" in French is rehaut, réhaut, fait saillant. highlight means: The most memorable or exciting part of an event, experience, or period.

How do you use "highlight" in a sentence?

Example: "Meeting the author in person was the highlight of the trip." In French, "highlight" is rehaut, réhaut, fait saillant.

Are there other ways to say "highlight" in French?

Yes — French has 9 translations listed for "highlight": rehaut, réhaut, fait saillant, instant le plus marquant, moment le plus marquant, temps fort.

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