French word

huppé

Pronunciation

IPA/ype/

Meaning

  • adjectiveupscale

Example

C'est un quartier huppé.

It's an upscale neighborhood.

Illustration for huppé (upscale)

More examples

Nous avons dîné dans un restaurant huppé.

We had dinner at an upscale restaurant.

Core concept

A stylish surface that signals money, refinement, and a visible distance from ordinary surroundings.

Common phrases

  • un quartier huppé

    an upscale neighborhood

  • un hôtel huppé

    an upscale hotel

  • un magasin huppé

    an upscale store

Similar words

luxueux: Lavish and expensive, with luxurious materials or decoration.
élégant: Refined and graceful, with clean lines or polished manners.
aisé: Financially comfortable, with plenty of money for a relaxed lifestyle.

Definition in French

S'emploie pour dire qu'un lieu, un objet ou une personne est élégant, coûteux ou apparenté à l'élite sociale, avec parfois une nuance de prétention.

Word origin

The adjective huppé derives from huppe, meaning a crest, with the idea of being crested extending figuratively to marked elegance and elite status.

Usage tips

  • Huppé commonly describes places such as quartiers, restaurants, and hôtels, while describing a person can suggest snobbery or affected elegance.

Other meanings

  • upper-classadjective
  • fashionableadjective

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