Relevé (en. Raised)

/ʁə.le.ve/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is high, in height.
The building has a very high ceiling.
Le bâtiment a un plafond très relevé.
Which has been highlighted, emphasized.
The report highlighted very significant points.
Le rapport a souligné des éléments très relevés.
In dance, a movement where the dancer rises on their toes.
She executed a perfect elevation.
Elle a exécuté un relevé parfait.

Etymology

From the verb 'relever', which comes from the Latin 'relevare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

A statement of accounts
A document that details financial transactions.
un relevé de comptes
Report card
A document that presents a student's academic grades.
relevé de notes
Identity document
A legal document indicating a person's identity.
relevé d'identité

Related Words

To elevate
The action of lifting or bringing something to the forefront.
relever
To raise
Making something higher or more important.
élever
To lower
The action of decreasing height or importance.
délever

Slang Meanings

A moment of intense excitement.
It was a moment of good cheer during the party.
C'était un relevé de bonne humeur pendant la fête.
A state of great success.
His last album was a highlight in his career.
Son dernier album a été un relevé dans sa carrière.