French Conversation · Level 40
75 words
French word
rehaussement
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁəosmɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounincrease
Example
Le rehaussement du salaire a été annoncé.
The salary increase was announced.
More examples
Il y a un léger rehaussement des prix dans certains rayons.
There is a slight increase in prices in certain sections.
Core concept
A visible upward shift that raises an object, a level, or an amount.
Common phrases
léger rehaussement des prix
slight increase in prices
rehaussement des taux
increase in interest rates
rehaussement du loyer
increase in rent
Similar words
augmentation: A broad term for an increase in quantity or amount.
hausse: A common everyday term for a rise in prices or figures.
Definition in French
Désigne l'action d'augmenter la hauteur, le niveau ou la valeur de quelque chose, ainsi que le résultat de cette augmentation.
Word origin
The noun rehaussement is derived from rehausser, formed with re- and hausser, a verb historically related to haut.
Usage tips
- Rehaussement is formal or technical, while hausse and augmentation are often more natural in everyday discussion of increases.
Other meanings
- risenoun
Opposites
- abaissementloweringnoun
- réductionreductionnoun
Related words
- rehausserraiseverb
- rehausséraisedadjective