high-rise

UK
/ˈhaɪ.raɪz/
US
/ˈhaɪ.raɪz/

Translations

high-risenoun
high-rises
pl
UK
/ˈhaɪ raɪz/
US
/ˈhaɪ raɪz/
immeuble de grande hauteurTerme usuel en urbanisme et en architecture.
The new high-rise in the city center offers stunning views of the skyline.
Le nouvel immeuble de grande hauteur du centre-ville offre une vue splendide sur la silhouette urbaine.
Synonyms
high-rise building
high building
multistory building
high-riseadjective
more high-rise
Comp.
most high-rise
Super.
UK
/ˈhaɪ.raɪz/
US
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taille hauteSe dit des vêtements dont la taille est placée plus haut que la taille standard.
She prefers high-rise jeans because they accentuate her waist.
Elle préfère les jeans taille haute parce qu’ils accentuent sa taille.
de grande hauteurSe dit d’un bâtiment.
The high-rise apartment offered stunning views of the city skyline.
L’appartement de grande hauteur offrait une vue splendide sur la silhouette de la ville.

Definitions

high-risenoun
A tall building or structure with many stories, typically used for residential or commercial purposes.
The new high-rise in the city center offers stunning views of the skyline.
high-riseadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a building with many stories.
The high-rise apartment offered stunning views of the city skyline.
(of trousers, jeans, skirts, etc.) having a waistline that sits higher on the body than standard cuts; high-waisted
She prefers high-rise jeans because they accentuate her waist.