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    Levaient (en. Were rising)

    /lə.vɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of raising something.
    They raised their arms in sign of victory.
    Ils levaient les bras en signe de victoire.
    The action of elevating or lifting.
    The workers lifted the heavy loads.
    Les ouvriers levaient les charges lourdes.
    To make grow or increase.
    Parents raised the children in a stimulating environment.
    Les parents levaient les enfants dans un environnement stimulant.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'lever', coming from the Latin 'levare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lift the veil
    To reveal a secret.
    lever le voile
    to roll one's eyes
    To express exasperation or disbelief.
    lever les yeux au ciel
    to raise a hand
    To signal or request the floor.
    lever la main

    Related Words

    to lift
    The action of lifting or raising.
    lever
    elevation
    The action of elevating or the state of being elevated.
    élévation
    height
    Distance of something from a base level.
    hauteur

    Slang Meanings

    To elevate the atmosphere
    They lifted the atmosphere of the evening with their music.
    Ils ont levé l'ambiance de la soirée avec leur musique.
    To raise funds
    They were raising funds for their association.
    Ils levaient des fonds pour leur association.