French Adjectives That Start with H

When learning French, expanding your vocabulary with adjectives is essential. Here, we look into French adjectives that start with the letter H.

List of French Adjectives Starting with H

• Habile – Skillful or adept at something.
• Habitable – Suitable for living.
• Habituable – Capable of being accustomed to.
• Habituel – Usual or customary.
• Hâbleur – Boastful or talkative in an exaggerated way.
• Hagard – Looking exhausted, anxious, or wild.
• Haillonneux – Ragged or wearing tattered clothes.
• Haineux – Full of hatred or resentment.
• Haletant – Gasping or breathing heavily.
• Halieutique – Related to fishing.
• Halitueux – Having a bad breath.
• Hallucinant – Astonishing or unbelievable.
• Hallucinatoire – Relating to hallucinations.
• Halluciné – In a state of hallucination or trance.
• Hallucinogène – Capable of causing hallucinations.
• Halophile – Thriving in salty environments.
• Harassant – Exhausting or tiring.
• Harassé – Completely worn out or fatigued.
• Harcelant – Annoying or persistent in a disturbing way.
• Harcelé – Being bullied or harassed.
• Hardi – Bold, daring, or fearless.
• Haret – Wild or having reverted to a feral state.
• Hargneux – Aggressive, grumpy, or bad-tempered.
• Harmonieux – Pleasantly balanced or melodious.
• Harmonique – Related to harmony or pleasing sounds.
• Hasardé – Risky or uncertain.
• Hasardeux – Dangerous or hazardous.
• Hâtif – Hasty or rushed.
• Haussier – Relating to an upward trend, especially in finance.
• Haut – High or tall.
• Hautain – Arrogant or condescending.
• Hauturier – Related to deep-sea navigation.
• Hebdomadaire – Happening weekly.
• Hébété – Dazed, stunned, or bewildered.
• Hébraïque – Related to Hebrew culture or language.
• Hectique – Relating to fever or intense activity.
• Hédoniste – Seeking pleasure as the highest good.
• Héliaque – Related to the rising and setting of the sun.
• Hélicoïdal – Spiral or helical in shape.
• Hélicoïde – Having a twisted or spiral form.
• Héliocentrique – Centered around the sun.
• Héliomarin – Related to both sun and sea.
• Héliophile – Loving or seeking sunlight.
• Héliporté – Transported by helicopter.
• Hellène – Of or related to ancient Greece.
• Hellénique – Pertaining to Greek culture.
• Hellénistique – Relating to the Hellenistic period.
• Helvète – Related to Switzerland.
• Helvétique – Swiss in origin or style.
• Hémagogue – Promoting blood circulation.
• Hématique – Related to blood.
• Hémicirculaire – Half-circle shaped.
• Hémiplégique – Affected by paralysis on one side of the body.
• Hémisphérique – Related to a hemisphere.
• Hémizygote – Having only one allele of a gene.
• Hémizygotique – Referring to genetic hemizygosity.
• Hémocompatible – Compatible with blood.
• Hémolytique – Causing the destruction of red blood cells.
• Hémophile – Suffering from a blood clotting disorder.
• Hémorragique – Relating to bleeding or hemorrhage.
• Hémorroïdal – Pertaining to hemorrhoids.
• Hémostatique – Helping to stop bleeding.
• Hépatique – Related to the liver.
• Heptadactyle – Having seven fingers or toes.
• Heptagonal – Having seven sides.
• Héraldique – Related to coats of arms or heraldry.
• Herbacé – Having characteristics of herbs or plants.
• Herbageux – Covered with grass or vegetation.
• Herbeux – Full of grass.
• Herbicide – Capable of killing plants or weeds.
• Herbivore – Feeding on plants.
• Herbu – Rich in vegetation.
• Herculéen – Requiring great strength, like Hercules.
• Hercynien – Relating to an ancient geological region.
• Héréditaire – Passed down genetically or traditionally.
• Hérétique – Holding unorthodox religious views.
• Hérissé – Bristly or standing on end.
• Hermaphrodite – Having both male and female reproductive organs.
• Herméneutique – Related to interpretation, especially of texts.
• Hermétique – Sealed tightly or difficult to understand.
• Herpétique – Related to herpes.
• Herpétologique – Related to the study of reptiles and amphibians.
• Hertzien – Related to radio waves.
• Hésitant – Uncertain or indecisive.
• Hétéroclite – Composed of different, mismatched elements.
• Hétérodoxe – Holding unorthodox opinions.
• Hétérogène – Composed of different kinds.
• Hétérologue – Different in structure or origin.
• Hétéromorphe – Having different shapes or forms.
• Hétérosexué – Having different sexes.
• Hétérosexuel – Attracted to the opposite sex.
• Hétérozygote – Having different alleles for a gene.
• Hétérozygotique – Related to heterozygosity in genetics.
• Heureux – Happy or fortunate.
• Heuristique – Related to problem-solving or discovery.
• Heurté – Harshly contrasting or abrupt.
• Hexagonal – Having six sides.
• Hibernal – Related to winter.
• Hideux – Extremely ugly or unpleasant.
• Hiémal – Related to wintertime.
• Hiérarchique – Related to hierarchy.
• Hiératique – Formal, solemn, or rigid.
• Hiéroglyphique – Related to hieroglyphs.
• Hilaire – Relating to the hilum of an organ.
• Hilarant – Extremely funny.
• Hilare – Cheerful or laughing.
• Himalayen – Related to the Himalayas.
• Hippique – Related to horse racing.
• Hippocratique – Related to Hippocrates and medicine.
• Hippomobile – Horse-drawn or powered by horses.
• Hircin – Smelling like a goat.
• Hirsute – Very hairy or unkempt.
• Hispanique – Related to Spain or Spanish culture.
• Hispano-américain – Related to Spanish-speaking America.
• Hispanophone – Speaking Spanish.
• Hispide – Covered with stiff hairs or bristles.
• Histologique – Related to tissue study.
• Historique – Related to history.
• Histrionique – Overly theatrical or dramatic.
• Hivernal – Related to winter.
• Hodographique – Related to the study of motion through graphical representation.
• Holistique – Considering things as a whole rather than in parts.
• Hollandais – Related to the Netherlands.
• Hollywoodien – Related to Hollywood, often implying glamour or exaggeration.
• Homéopathique – Related to homeopathy, a form of alternative medicine.
• Homéostatique – Related to maintaining internal stability.
• Homérique – Grand or epic, like Homer’s works.
• Homicide – Related to the act of killing a person.
• Hommasse – Having masculine traits (usually used for women).
• Homobranche – Having gills of the same type.
• Homogène – Uniform in composition or nature.
• Homographique – Written the same way but having different meanings.
• Homologue – Corresponding or equivalent in function.
• Homonyme – A word spelled or pronounced the same as another but different in meaning.
• Homophobe – Showing prejudice against homosexuality.
• Homophone – Words that sound alike but have different meanings.
• Homosexuel – Attracted to the same sex.
• Homothermal – Having a constant body temperature.
• Homozygote – Having two identical alleles for a gene.
• Homozygotique – Related to homozygosity in genetics.
• Hondurien – Related to Honduras.
• Honnête – Honest or decent.
• Honorable – Worthy of respect or admiration.
• Honoraire – Holding an honorary title without active duties.
• Honorifique – Bestowing honor or prestige.
• Honteux – Ashamed or disgraceful.
• Horaire – Related to schedules or time.
• Hordéiforme – Resembling barley (used in botany).
• Horizontal – Parallel to the horizon, level.
• Horloger – Related to clockmaking.
• Hormonal – Related to hormones.
• Horrible – Extremely unpleasant or terrifying.
• Horrifiant – Shocking or terrifying.
• Horrifié – Overcome with horror.
• Horrifique – Causing horror or fright.
• Horticole – Related to gardening and plant cultivation.
• Hospitalier – Hospitable or related to hospitals.
• Hostile – Opposed or aggressive.
• Hôtelier – Related to hotels or hospitality.
• Houleux – Stormy or tumultuous.
• Hugolien – Related to Victor Hugo’s style.
• Huguenot – Related to French Protestants of the 16th-17th centuries.
• Huilé – Oiled or lubricated.
• Huileux – Oily or greasy.
• Humain – Human or humane.
• Humaniste – Relating to humanism or human dignity.
• Humanitaire – Concerned with humanitarian aid.
• Humanoïde – Resembling a human.
• Humble – Modest or unassuming.
• Huméral – Related to the humerus (upper arm bone).
• Humide – Moist or damp.
• Humiliant – Causing humiliation or embarrassment.
• Humoral – Related to body fluids in medicine.
• Humoriste – Related to humor or comedy.
• Humoristique – Funny or comical.
• Huppé – Wealthy or upper-class.
• Hurleur – Screaming or shouting loudly.
• Huron – Related to the Huron people or culture.
• Hyalin – Transparent or glass-like.
• Hybride – A mix of different origins or elements.
• Hydratable – Capable of being hydrated.
• Hydratant – Moisturizing or providing hydration.
• Hydratique – Related to hydration.
• Hydraulique – Related to water or liquid movement.
• Hydrique – Related to water.
• Hydroacoustique – Related to underwater sound.
• Hydroaérique – Related to both water and air.
• Hydrocarboné – Containing hydrocarbons.
• Hydrocéphale – Affected by an abnormal accumulation of brain fluid.
• Hydrochlorique – Related to hydrochloric acid.
• Hydrodynamique – Related to fluid movement.
• Hydroélectrique – Related to electricity generated by water power.
• Hydrofuge – Water-resistant or repelling water.
• Hydrographique – Related to the study of water bodies.
• Hydrologique – Related to water science.
• Hydrométrique – Related to measuring water levels or flow.
• Hydrophile – Water-attracting or absorbing.
• Hydrophobe – Water-repelling or resistant.
• Hydropique – Related to fluid retention or dropsy.
• Hydropneumatique – Using both water and air pressure.
• Hydrostatique – Related to fluid pressure at rest.
• Hydrosulfurique – Related to sulfur-containing water.
• Hydrothermal – Related to hot water processes.
• Hydrothermique – Related to water temperature and heat.
• Hygiénique – Clean or sanitary.
• Hygrobie – Living in humid conditions.
• Hygrométrique – Related to humidity measurement.
• Hygroscopique – Absorbing moisture from the air.
• Hyménial – Related to the hymen (in fungi or biology).
• Hyménoptère – Related to bees, ants, and wasps.
• Hyoïde – Related to the hyoid bone in the throat.
• Hyperactif – Overactive or extremely energetic.
• Hyperboréen – Mythologically related to the far north.
• Hypercritique – Excessively critical.
• Hyperfocal – Related to deep focus in optics.
• Hypergénétique – Related to excessive genetic activity.
• Hypermétrope – Farsighted in vision.
• Hypernerveux – Extremely nervous or jittery.
• Hyperplastique – Related to excessive tissue growth.
• Hypersensible – Extremely sensitive, emotionally or physically.
• Hypersonique – Faster than the speed of sound.
• Hyperstomique – Having excessive mouth openings (biological).
• Hypertendu – Suffering from high blood pressure.
• Hypertensif – Related to high blood pressure.
• Hypertonique – Having increased muscle tone or tension.
• Hypertrophique – Characterized by excessive growth.
• Hypèthre – Open to the sky, without a roof.
• Hypnoïde – Related to hypnosis.
• Hypnologique – Related to sleep and hypnosis studies.
• Hypnotique – Causing hypnosis or drowsiness.
• Hypnotisé – Put under hypnosis.
• Hypoallergénique – Unlikely to cause allergic reactions.
• Hypocalorique – Low in calories.
• Hypocondriaque – Obsessively worried about health.
• Hypocoristique – Using affectionate or diminutive forms.
• Hypocrite – Pretending to have virtues one lacks.
• Hypodermique – Beneath the skin.
• Hypogastrique – Related to the lower abdomen.
• Hypogé – Growing underground.
• Hypophysaire – Related to the pituitary gland.
• Hypostatique – Related to reduced activity or pressure.
• Hypostyle – Having many columns (architecture).
• Hypotendu – Suffering from low blood pressure.
• Hypothécaire – Related to mortgages.
• Hypothétique – Based on hypothesis or assumption.
• Hystérique – Overly emotional or frenzied.