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    S'élevaient (en. Rose)

    /s.e.le.vɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of rising above a given level.
    The buildings rose above the city.
    Les bâtiments s'élevaient au-dessus de la ville.
    To go to a higher point, whether physically or metaphorically.
    They rose spiritually through meditation.
    Ils s'élevaient spirituellement à travers la méditation.
    To increase something in size or importance.
    The stakes rose over time.
    Les enjeux s'élevaient avec le temps.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'élever', from Latin 'elevare', which means to lift.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to rise against something
    to oppose resistance to something.
    s'élever contre quelque chose
    to rise above the fray
    to stand out in a situation.
    s'élever au-dessus de la mêlée

    Related Words

    raise
    To lift something or someone to a higher level.
    élever
    elevation
    The action of rising or raising something.
    élévation

    Slang Meanings

    To rise up
    He rose against injustice.
    Il s'est élevé contre l'injustice.
    To put oneself forward
    She rose through the ranks of the company.
    Elle s'élevait dans les rangs de l'entreprise.