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    Soulevait (en. Lifted)

    /su.lə.vɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make something rise or elevate.
    He was raising the barrel with difficulty.
    Il soulevait le baril avec difficulté.
    To cause an emotion or reaction.
    This sentence raised many questions.
    Cette phrase soulevait beaucoup d'interrogations.
    To highlight a subject.
    She often raised important questions during meetings.
    Elle soulevait souvent des questions importantes lors des réunions.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'soulever', formed from the prefix 'sous-' and the verb 'lever'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lift the veil
    Reveal something hidden.
    soulever le voile
    raise a debate
    Create a discussion around a topic.
    soulever un débat
    raise objections
    Express disagreements or concerns.
    soulever des objections

    Related Words

    lift
    Action of lifting something.
    soulever
    lifting
    The action of lifting something or extracting.
    levée
    height
    Measurement of an object from bottom to top.
    hauteur

    Slang Meanings

    To increase tension.
    This situation really raised everyone's nerves.
    Cette situation soulevait vraiment les nerfs de tout le monde.
    To draw attention to a problem.
    He raised the issue in a very relaxed manner.
    Il a soulevé le problème de manière très détendue.