S'élevant (en. Rising)

/s.e.le.vɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

The action of rising to a certain superior position.

The bird rising into the sky was magnificent.

L'oiseau s'élevant dans le ciel était magnifique.

To elevate one's mind or level of consciousness.

She talks about rising above material concerns.

Elle parle de s'élever au-dessus des préoccupations matérielles.

To rise in power or importance.

Prices rising every day, action needed to be taken quickly.

Les prix s'élevant chaque jour, il fallait agir rapidement.

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

to rise above the fray

To stand out or distinguish oneself in a situation.

s'élever au-dessus de la mêlée

rising sharply

To rise quickly or suddenly.

s'élevant en flèche

to elevate

To raise something to a higher level.

élever

elevation

The action or effect of raising.

élévation

To stand tall with pride.

He rose above the criticisms.

Il s'élevait au-dessus des critiques.

To know how to get out of difficult situations.

She rose despite the obstacles.

Elle s'est élevée malgré les obstacles.