adj
Uncommon
haute
oht
Haute (adj) means of the highest standard or fashion, especially in cooking or clothing design; borrowed directly from French. Example: “The restaurant serves haute cuisine at eye-watering prices.”
adj
1
Of the highest standard or fashion, especially in cooking or clothing design; borrowed directly from French.
"The restaurant serves haute cuisine at eye-watering prices."
How to use haute
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA French word meaning "high-end" or "elite," almost always paired with another French word like cuisine or couture.
Common pairings
haute couture
haute cuisine
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more haute
- Superlative
- most haute
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Etymology
A direct borrowing of the French word for "high," most familiar from phrases like haute couture and haute cuisine.
Rhymes for haute
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What does “haute” mean?
The word “haute” means of the highest standard or fashion, especially in cooking or clothing design; borrowed directly from French. In plain terms, a French word meaning "high-end" or "elite," almost always paired with another French word like cuisine or couture.
How do you pronounce “haute”?
“Haute” is pronounced oht (/oʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “haute” in a sentence?
Here is “haute” used in a sentence: “The restaurant serves haute cuisine at eye-watering prices.”
What part of speech is “haute”?
“Haute” is an adjective.
Where does the word “haute” come from?
The word “haute” comes from French. A direct borrowing of the French word for "high," most familiar from phrases like haute couture and haute cuisine.
Is “haute” a common word?
“Haute” is an uncommon word in modern English.
