highly

très, extrêmement

Indique un degré très élevé.

En anglais simple : Very or to a great degree.

• That seems highly unlikely.
• The new product was highly successful.
• This information is highly sensitive, so keep it private.

Synonymes : very, extremely, greatly

Expressions courantes : highly likely, highly successful, highly sensitive, highly visible

très, hautement

Souligne un niveau très élevé de compétence, de connaissances ou de formation.

En anglais simple : To a great degree, especially when describing someone's skill, knowledge, or training.

• We need highly skilled workers.
• The nurses were highly trained and experienced.
• Is she highly qualified for this kind of work?

Synonymes : very, extremely

Expressions courantes : highly qualified, highly skilled, highly trained

en bien, favorablement

Avec beaucoup de respect ou une très bonne opinion.

En anglais simple : With great respect or a very good opinion.

• I think highly of her.
• His colleagues spoke highly of his work.
• She is highly regarded by everyone in the department.

Comment l'utiliser : think/speak highly of someone/something (My parents think highly of your teacher.)

Synonymes : favorably, well

Contraires : poorly

Expressions courantes : think highly of, speak highly of, regard someone highly

à un haut niveau

À un poste qui donne beaucoup de pouvoir ou d’autorité.

En anglais simple : At a position with a lot of power or authority.

• She has highly placed friends in government.
• A highly placed official confirmed the news.
• The company used its highly placed contacts to arrange the meeting.

Expressions courantes : highly placed, highly positioned