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    Soulevaient (en. Raised)

    /su.lɛ.vɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To raise something from a lower position.
    They lifted the object to place it on the table.
    Ils soulevaient l'objet pour le placer sur la table.
    To provoke a movement upward.
    The waves lifted the boat during the storm.
    Les vagues soulevaient le bateau pendant la tempête.
    To evoke an emotion or feeling.
    These memories raised a great sadness in me.
    Ces souvenirs soulevaient en moi une grande tristesse.
    To elicit reactions or responses.
    The political changes raised a lot of debates.
    Les changements politiques soulevaient beaucoup de débats.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'soulver', which is formed from 'sous' and 'lever', meaning 'to lift from underneath'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to raise questions
    Arousing questions or concerns.
    soulever des questions
    to lift the heart
    Evoking strong emotions, often sadness.
    soulever le cœur
    to raise suspicions
    Arousing doubts or mistrust.
    soulever des soupçons
    to cause an uproar
    Provoking a lively and often negative public reaction.
    soulever un tollé

    Related Words

    to lift
    To lift something from the ground or from a lower position.
    soulever
    lifted
    Something that has been dismissed or lifted.
    soulevé
    uprising
    Action of lifting, often in the context of revolt or change.
    soulèvement

    Slang Meanings

    To inspire enthusiasm.
    His speech really raised enthusiasm among the young.
    Son discours a vraiment soulevé l'enthousiasme parmi les jeunes.
    To stir up waves.
    This news stirred up waves in the media.
    Cette nouvelle a soulevé des vagues dans les médias.