Relevait (en. Raised)

/ʁə.lə.vɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To be lifted or raised from a certain position.
He took on the challenge with enthusiasm.
Il relevait le défi avec enthousiasme.
To indicate or signal a fact or situation.
The report highlighted anomalies in the data.
Le rapport relevait des anomalies dans les données.
To elevate or increase something, especially in terms of level or intensity.
This measure raised the standard of living for the residents.
Cette mesure relevait le niveau de vie des habitants.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'relever,' formed from 're-' and 'lever.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

rise to the challenge
To accept a challenge or difficult task.
relever le défi
hold your head up
To show determination after a difficulty.
relever la tête
what was absurd
To refer to something unreal or unlikely.
ce qui relevait de l'absurde

Related Words

to raise
The act of lifting or bringing something to the forefront.
relever
raising
The act of getting up or increasing something.
relèvement
uplift
The action of pulling or removing an element from its context.
relève

Slang Meanings

To get up quickly
He got up in a flash.
Il s'est relevé en un éclair.
To bring up information
He picked up the neighborhood gossip.
Il a relevé les potins du quartier.