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    Enlève (en. Take away)

    /ɑ̃.lev/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To take something in order to move or remove it.
    He removes the lid from the box.
    Il enlève le couvercle de la boîte.
    To eliminate or make something disappear.
    She removes the stains from the shirt.
    Elle enlève les tâches sur la chemise.
    To free someone from their constraints.
    He removed his friend from that difficult situation.
    Il a enlevé son ami de cette situation difficile.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'enlever' derived from the prefix 'en-' and the verb 'lever'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to remove a weight
    To free oneself from an emotional or physical burden.
    enlever un poids
    to remove doubt
    To clarify a situation or reassure someone.
    enlever le doute
    to remove a thorn from one's side
    To resolve an awkward problem.
    enlever une épine du pied

    Related Words

    lift
    To raise something upwards.
    lever
    withdrawal
    Action of removing something.
    retrait
    moving
    Action of moving something from one place to another.
    déplacement

    Slang Meanings

    To take something away quickly.
    He removed that in two seconds.
    Il a enlevé ça en deux secondes.
    To get rid of someone.
    He got rid of that guy who was hanging around.
    Il a enlevé ce type qui traînait.