How is the word altitude translated from French to English

English translation
elevation
noun

Hauteur au-dessus du niveau de la mer.

Height above sea level.

Examples with “altitude”

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  • Le village se situe à une altitude de 900 mètres. — The village sits at an elevation of 900 meters.

  • Sa promotion au poste de directeur a surpris tout le monde. — His elevation to director surprised everyone.

  • La carte indique l'altitude de chaque sentier. — The map shows the elevation of every trail.

  • Le conseil a discuté de sa promotion au rang d'associée. — The board discussed her elevation to partner.

  • Quelle est l'altitude du col ? — What is the elevation of the pass?

  • Sa promotion a-t-elle changé quelque chose pour l'équipe ? — Did his elevation change anything for the team?

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