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    Levant (en. Levant)

    /lə.vɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The cardinal point referring to the east.
    The levant is a symbol of a new beginning.
    Le levant est le symbole d'un nouveau départ.
    The country or region to the east, often used to refer to the Middle East.
    The Levant includes countries like Syria and Lebanon.
    Le Levant comprend des pays comme la Syrie et le Liban.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'levare', meaning 'to raise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to break the day
    Dawn, the moment when the day starts to rise.
    lever le jour
    to lift the veil
    To reveal something that was hidden.
    lever le voile
    sunset, sunrise
    Natural phenomena where the sun sets or rises.
    coucher de soleil, lever de soleil

    Related Words

    to raise
    To make something higher.
    élever
    lifting
    The action of lifting something.
    levée
    lever
    A tool that allows you to lift something using the principle of leverage.
    levier

    Slang Meanings

    To pull something up.
    We need to raise the level to succeed.
    Il faut lever le niveau pour réussir.
    To focus on something.
    We must raise the debate on this topic.
    On doit lever le débat sur ce sujet.