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
(painting, photography) An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is strongly illuminated.
réhaut
(painting, photography) An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is strongly illuminated.
fait saillant
(figurative) An especially significant or interesting detail or event or period of time.
instant le plus marquant
(figurative) An especially significant or interesting detail or event or period of time.
moment le plus marquant
(figurative) An especially significant or interesting detail or event or period of time.
temps fort
(figurative) An especially significant or interesting detail or event or period of time.
souligner
mettre en valeur
surligner
(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?
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noun The most memorable or exciting part of an event, experience, or period.
"The fireworks display was the highlight of the whole festival."
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noun A bright area in a picture, photo, or painting where light falls most strongly.
"The painter added a white highlight to make the glass look shiny."
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noun A strand of hair dyed a lighter colour than the rest.
"My hairdresser suggested caramel highlights to brighten my brown hair."
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verb To draw special attention to something.
"The teacher used her speech to highlight the importance of reading every day."
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highlight in a sentence
- The fireworks display was the highlight of the whole festival.
- For many tourists, the boat trip is the highlight of the week.
- The painter added a white highlight to make the glass look shiny.
- Soft evening light created gentle highlights on the surface of the lake.
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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: "The fireworks display was the highlight of the whole festival." 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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