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    S'élevèrent (en. Rose up)

    /se.levɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To stand up, reach a greater height.
    The mountains rose above the clouds.
    Les montagnes s'élevèrent au-dessus des nuages.
    To increase in intensity or importance.
    The shouts of joy rose in the crowd.
    Les cris de joie s'élevèrent dans la foule.
    To rise morally or intellectually.
    The students rose above the difficulties.
    Les élèves s'élevèrent au-dessus des difficultés.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to rise against
    To express opposition or resistance.
    s'élever contre
    to rise above
    To surpass a difficult situation or a level.
    s'élever au-dessus de
    to rise in stature
    To gain respect or importance.
    s'élever en stature

    Related Words

    elevated
    What is at a great height.
    élevé
    to raise
    To make something rise to a higher level.
    élever
    height
    Vertical distance measured upwards.
    hauteur

    Slang Meanings

    To gain confidence.
    He rose by gaining self-confidence.
    Il s'est élevé en prenant confiance en lui.
    To attain a higher status.
    With this diploma, he advanced in his job.
    Avec ce diplôme, il s'est élevé dans son travail.