S’éleva (en. Rose)

/s el e va/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To get up or stand up relative to a starting point.
The bird rose into the air.
L'oiseau s’éleva dans les airs.
To increase, grow, or develop a higher position.
The river level rose after the rains.
Le niveau de la rivière s’est élevé après les pluies.
To take on dignity or importance.
She rose to the position of leader in the company.
Elle s’éleva au rang de leader dans l’entreprise.

Etymology

From the verb 'élever' with the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to rise up against something
To protest or oppose something.
s’élever contre quelque chose
to rise in dignity
To attain a higher status.
s’élever en dignité
to rise above the fray
To stand out from others.
s’élever au-dessus de la mêlée

Related Words

to elevate
To cause something to rise or grow.
élever
height
Vertical distance between a point and a reference.
hauteur
ascension
Action of climbing or reaching a higher level.
ascension

Slang Meanings

To gain importance in a group or situation.
He stood out among others during the debate.
Il s’est élevé au milieu des autres pendant le débat.
To show superiority in an informal context.
In this team, she rose, and everyone listened to her.
Dans cette équipe, elle s’est élevée, et tout le monde l'écoutait.