What does à hauteur de in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word à hauteur de in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use à hauteur de in French.

The word à hauteur de in French means of up to, in the area, to the height of , to height, be equal to, up to the task, up to the job, equal to the task. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word à hauteur de

of up to

(jusqu'à un montant)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Une aide à la formation à hauteur de 2000 euros peut être octroyée par le Conseil Régional.
Training bursaries of up to two thousand euros can be granted by the Regional Council.

in the area

(dans les environs de)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Un camion s'est renversé sur l'A13 à hauteur de Rouen.
A lorry has overturned in the Rouen area.

to the height of , to height

(au niveau de) (vertical)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Les fleurs autour de la maison poussent jusqu'à la hauteur des fenêtres. // Une voiture s'est arrêtée à ma hauteur pour me demander son chemin.
A car drew up level with me to ask for directions.

be equal to

(bien assumer les responsabilités de [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Cette employée est à la hauteur de la tâche qu'on lui a donnée.
This employee is equal to the task she has been given.

up to the task, up to the job, equal to the task

locution adjectivale (compétent)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Notre nouveau directeur n'est malheureusement pas à la hauteur de la tâche.

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