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    S'élevait (en. Was rising)

    s‿e.le.vɛ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To raise something upwards.
    The bird rose into the sky.
    L'oiseau s'élevait dans le ciel.
    To become more important or significant.
    This question rose above daily concerns.
    Cette question s'élevait au-dessus des préoccupations quotidiennes.
    To strengthen or grow.
    The sea level gradually rose.
    Le niveau de la mer s'élevait progressivement.

    Etymology

    Pronominal verb derived from 'élever', originating from the Latin 'levare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to rise above the fray
    To stand out from the crowd or others.
    s'élever au-dessus de la mêlée
    to rise against something
    To protest or oppose something.
    s'élever contre quelque chose
    to rise quickly
    To increase significantly in a short period of time.
    s'élever rapidement

    Related Words

    raise
    To bring something to a higher level.
    élever
    elevation
    The action of raising or being raised.
    élévation
    rise
    The action of lifting or increasing.
    levée

    Slang Meanings

    To suddenly gain importance.
    This idea rose like a breath of fresh air.
    Cette idée s'est élevée comme un souffle d'air frais.
    To become famous or renowned.
    He rose in the rap world in no time.
    Il s'est élevé dans le monde du rap en un rien de temps.