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    Levée (en. Lifted)

    /ləve/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of lifting something or raising a level.
    The lifting of the sun marks the beginning of the day.
    La levée du soleil marque le début de la journée.
    In law, refers to the action of removing an obstacle or restriction.
    The lifting of the ban was announced by the government.
    La levée de l'interdiction a été annoncée par le gouvernement.
    In the military field, means the action of raising troops.
    The lifting of the soldiers took place yesterday morning.
    La levée des soldats a eu lieu hier au matin.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to lift', of Latin origin 'levare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fundraising
    Action of raising money for a project.
    levée de fonds
    lifting of the immobilization
    Action of making something accessible.
    levée de l'immobilisation
    lifting of the state of emergency
    End of a declared emergency situation.
    levée de l'état d'urgence

    Related Words

    lift
    To make something rise.
    lever
    lifted
    That which has been lifted.
    levé
    lifts
    Plural of lift, multiple actions of lifting.
    levées

    Slang Meanings

    To end an event or situation.
    We are going to lift the evening, it's time to go home.
    On va levée la soirée, il est temps de rentrer.
    To express enthusiasm or excitement.
    This promotion has lifted spirits at the office.
    Cette promotion a levé les esprits au bureau.