French Conversation · Level 110
59 words
French word
hautain
Pronunciation
IPA/otɛ̃/
Meaning
- adjectivearrogant
Example
Ne sois pas hautain avec tes collègues.
Don't be arrogant with your colleagues.
More examples
Quand il parle, il paraît hautain.
When he speaks, he looks haughty.
Core concept
A lifted chin and dismissive manner that makes an ordinary interaction feel unequal.
Common phrases
avoir l'air hautain
look haughty
regard hautain
haughty look
Similar words
arrogant: Having an exaggerated sense of ability or rank and acting pompously.
orgueilleux: Clinging to personal pride and refusing to give way to others.
méprisant: Treating others coldly as though they have no value.
condescendant: Adopting a patronizing tone that puts others down.
Definition in French
Décrit une personne qui montre de l'orgueil en se croyant supérieure aux autres.
Word origin
Hautain is a French derivative of haut with -ain, and the meaning moved from being high to displaying superiority toward others.
Usage tips
- Hautain is pronounced with a nasal final sound, while the feminine hautaine has a pronounced final n sound.
Other meanings
- haughtyadjective
Opposites
- modestemodestadjective
Related words
- hautainementhaughtilyadverb