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    Lève (en. Survey)

    lɛv

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To lift, to raise something.
    She raises her arm to ask for help.
    Elle lève le bras pour demander de l'aide.
    To take a vertical position.
    He gets up from his chair to get a book.
    Il se lève de sa chaise pour aller chercher un livre.
    To increase or to grow.
    Parents try to raise their family's standard of living.
    Les parents essaient de lever le niveau de vie de leur famille.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'levare' which means 'to raise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get out of bed on the wrong side
    To start the day on a negative note.
    se lever du pied gauche
    to lift the veil
    To reveal or clarify something.
    lever le voile
    to run breathlessly
    To get up quickly to catch something.
    courir à perdre haleine

    Related Words

    raising
    The action of raising something.
    levée
    to raise
    To lift something or someone up.
    élever
    lever
    A tool that allows lifting or moving an object.
    levier

    Slang Meanings

    To be in good shape
    Today, I am up like never before, full of energy.
    Aujourd'hui, je suis levé comme jamais, plein d'énergie.
    To get up early
    You have to be up at dawn to succeed in life.
    Il faut être levé à l'aube pour réussir dans la vie.