What does "saut en hauteur" mean in French?
"saut en hauteur" is the French word for "high jump".
saut en hauteur /sˈotɑ̃otˈœʁ/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "high jump".
See also: Translation page (English → French)
Translation and Meaning
- Word: saut en hauteur
- Language: French
- Meaning: high jump
- IPA: /sˈotɑ̃otˈœʁ/
- CEFR Level: B1
- Part of speech: noun
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Example Sentences
- Elle s'entraînait au saut en hauteur tous les jours pour améliorer sa technique. English: She trained in the high jump every day to improve her technique.
- L'épreuve de saut en hauteur était le point fort de la journée sportive de l'école. English: The high jump event was the highlight of the school's sports day.
- Il a franchi la barre facilement lors de la compétition de saut en hauteur. English: He cleared the bar easily in the high jump competition.
When and How to Use "saut en hauteur"
Use "saut en hauteur" when you want to talk about "high jump" in French. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
Frequently asked questions
What CEFR level is "saut en hauteur"?
"saut en hauteur" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "saut en hauteur"?
"saut en hauteur" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.
Can you show "saut en hauteur" in a sentence?
Elle s'entraînait au saut en hauteur tous les jours pour améliorer sa technique.
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