French word

hausse

Pronunciation

IPA/os/

Meaning

  • feminine nounincrease

Example

Il y a une hausse des prix cet été.

There is a rise in prices this summer.

Illustration for hausse (increase)

More examples

La hausse des prix inquiète les consommateurs.

The rise in prices worries consumers.

Core concept

A simple upward movement that leaves a number or price at a higher point.

Common phrases

  • hausse des prix

    rise in prices

  • hausse des salaires

    rise in wages

  • hausse des taux d'intérêt

    rise in interest rates

Similar words

augmentation: An increase in a price or quantity.
inflation: A sustained, general rise in prices over time.

Definition in French

Augmentation d'une valeur ou d'un prix, utilisée pour signaler une montée mesurable des chiffres.

Word origin

French hausse is formed from Old French hausser, 'to raise', a Germanic-origin verb associated with height.

Usage tips

  • The h in hausse is aspirated, so standard French uses la hausse rather than l'hausse.

Other meanings

  • price hikenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • hausserraiseverb
  • haussierbullishadjective
  • haussementshrugnoun

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