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    Levées (en. Lifted)

    luh-vay

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A levee is an elevation of the ground, often to control waters.
    The levees help protect agricultural land from flooding.
    Les levées permettent de protéger les terres agricoles des inondations.
    In a military context, a levee can refer to the increase of troops.
    The levée of the troops was ordered by the general.
    La levée des troupes a été ordonnée par le général.
    A levee can also refer to a submission or an official presentation.
    The filing of the complaint was made in court.
    La levée de la plainte a été faite au tribunal.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'lever', originating from the Latin 'levare' which means 'to raise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fundraising
    Action of collecting funds for a project.
    levée de fonds
    outcry
    Violent reaction of a group to a decision or law.
    levée de boucliers
    lifting of constraints
    Elimination of imposed restrictions.
    levée de contraintes

    Related Words

    raise
    To raise something up.
    lever
    levee
    Action of raising, generally in the singular.
    levée
    elevation
    What has been put in elevation.
    relevé

    Slang Meanings

    A night of heavy drinking
    We had a night of heavy drinking at the bar after work.
    On a fait une levée de coude au bar après le travail.
    Lifting of the veil
    His lifting of the veil revealed hidden truths.
    Sa levée de voile a révélé des vérités cachées.