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    L'élévation (en. Elevation)

    /el-e-va-sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Movement by which one rises.
    The rising sea level concerns scientists.
    L’élévation du niveau de la mer inquiète les scientifiques.
    Height at which something is located.
    The elevation of this mountain is impressive.
    L’élévation de cette montagne est impressionnante.
    Promotion or advancement in a hierarchy.
    He received a promotion in his company.
    Il a obtenu une élévation dans son entreprise.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'elevatio', meaning 'the act of raising'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Raise the level
    Increasing quality or standard.
    élever le niveau
    Spiritual elevation
    Process of reaching a higher level of consciousness or morality.
    élévation spirituelle
    Social elevation
    Improvement of a person's social position.
    élévation sociale

    Related Words

    To raise
    To raise something or someone to a higher level.
    élever
    Ascension
    The action of climbing or rising.
    ascension
    Elevator
    A device used to transport people or objects from one level to another.
    ascenseur

    Slang Meanings

    To rise in life
    He worked hard to rise in life.
    Il a bossé dur pour s'élever dans la vie.
    To raise one's voice
    Don't shout, you don't need to raise your voice.
    Ne crie pas, tu n'as pas besoin d'élever la voix.