S'élève (en. Rises)

/s.e.lɛv/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To raise oneself, to gain altitude.

The building rises above the others.

Le bâtiment s’élève au-dessus des autres.

To increase in value or price.

Tuition fees rise each year.

Les frais de scolarité s'élèvent chaque année.

To reach a higher position.

He rose to the rank of director.

Il s'est élevé au rang de directeur.

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

to rise against

To express a clear opposition to something.

s'élever contre

to rise above

To stand out from others due to one's qualities or achievements.

s'élever au-dessus de

to rise in dignity

To take an honorable or respectable position.

s'élever en dignité

to elevate

To cause something or someone to rise.

élever

to heighten

To increase the level or position.

hausser

To take time for self-affirmation.

She is rising in her career; it's a true hustle.

Elle s'élève dans sa carrière, c'est un vrai hustle.

To self-promote

This guy is rising in the game with his flow.

Ce gars s'élève dans le game avec son flow.