Height

French Meaning

hauteur

taille

altitude

apogée

sommet

grandeur

paroxysme

éminence

English Meaning

  1. The distance from the base of something to the top.
  2. Elevation above a given level, as of the sun or a star above the horizon; altitude. See Synonyms at elevation.
  3. The condition or attribute of being relatively or sufficiently high or tall.
  4. Stature, especially of the human body.
  5. The highest or uppermost point; the summit or apex.
  6. The highest or most advanced degree; the zenith: at the height of her career.
  7. The point of highest intensity; the climax: the height of a storm.
  8. An eminence, such as a hill or mountain. Often used in the plural.
  9. A high point or position.
  10. Obsolete High rank, estate, or degree.
  11. Archaic Loftiness of mind.
  12. Obsolete Arrogance; hauteur: "He returned me a very resolute answer, and full of height” ( Oliver Cromwell).