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    Relève (en. Relief)

    /ʁə.lɛv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Act of lifting someone or something up.
    The troop shift occurs every six months.
    La relève des troupes se fait tous les six mois.
    Change of guard or service.
    The change of guard takes place every morning at the palace.
    La relève de la garde a lieu chaque matin au palais.
    Designation of a person to take the place of another.
    He was selected as the successor to his superior.
    Il a été choisi comme relève de son supérieur.
    verb
    To raise or bring to a higher level.
    One must take up the challenge with courage.
    Il faut relève le défi avec courage.
    To pass on to another time or person.
    I will relieve you of this difficult task.
    Je vais vous relève de cette tâche difficile.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'relevare', meaning 'to lift again'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take over
    To proceed with a change of personnel or service.
    faire la relève
    the shift is secured
    Indicates that someone will take over a responsibility.
    la relève est assurée
    to take over the shift
    To assume responsibility after someone.
    prendre la relève

    Related Words

    to lift
    Action of raising or elevating something.
    relever
    lifting
    Action of lifting; state of what is lifted.
    relèvement
    lit
    That which has been raised or elevated to a higher level.
    relevé

    Slang Meanings

    A sudden increase in a trend.
    The new fashion trend is incredible this season.
    La relève de la mode est incroyable cette saison.
    An unexpected change of situation.
    The market shift caught everyone by surprise.
    La relève du marché a pris tout le monde par surprise.