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altitude

/ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈælt.ɪˌtuːd/

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Altitude, hauteur

The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.

Examples :

"As the altitude increases, the temperature gets lower, so remember to bring warm clothes to the mountains."

À mesure que l'altitude augmente, la température diminue, alors n'oubliez pas d'apporter des vêtements chauds à la montagne.

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Altitude, hauteur

A vertical distance.

Examples :

"The airplane reached a high altitude before the pilot began the descent. "

L'avion a atteint une haute altitude avant que le pilote n'entame la descente.

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Hauteur

The distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex.

Examples :

"The perpendicular height of a triangle is known as its altitude."

La hauteur perpendiculaire d'un triangle est appelée son altitude.

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Altitude

The angular distance of a heavenly body above our Earth's horizon.

Examples :

"The astronomer measured the altitude of the star, noting it was 30 degrees above the horizon. "

L'astronome a mesuré l'altitude de l'étoile, notant qu'elle était à 30 degrés au-dessus de l'horizon.

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Rang, supériorité

Height of rank or excellence; superiority.

Examples :

"Her dedication to helping others elevated her to a rare altitude of moral leadership within the community. "

Son dévouement à aider les autres l'a élevée à un rare rang de leadership moral au sein de la communauté.

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Enthousiasme, exploits, manières hautaines

(in the plural) Elevation of spirits; heroics; haughty airs.

Examples :

"The politician's altitude during the debate was impressive, but many found his haughty airs off-putting. "

L'enthousiasme du politicien pendant le débat était impressionnant, mais beaucoup ont trouvé ses manières hautaines rebutantes.

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Altitude, sommet

Highest point or degree.

Examples :

"The altitude of the mountain peak was the highest point in the entire region. "

L'altitude du sommet de la montagne était le point le plus élevé de toute la région.

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