Soulevée (en. Raised)

/suj levé/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
State of an object that has been lifted or raised.
The raising of the flag began the ceremony.
La soulevée du drapeau a commencé la cérémonie.
Uprising, revolt, or movement of popular dissent.
The uprising of the citizens changed the course of the elections.
La soulevée des citoyens a changé le cours des élections.

Etymology

From the verb 'soulever' which comes from the Latin 'sublevare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Raise an issue
To bring up a subject or a question for discussion.
soulever un problème
Mobilize the masses
To mobilize a large number of people for a cause.
soulever les masses
Evoke passions
To awaken strong emotions in people.
soulever des passions

Related Words

Raise
To make something rise.
soulever
Lifting
Action or effect of lifting.
levée
Revolt
Act of rising up against an authority.
révolte
Insurrection
Action of rising up en masse to overthrow a government.
insurrection

Slang Meanings

To be very successful or impactful.
This show made an incredible impact on the audience.
Ce spectacle a fait une soulevée incroyable chez le public.
To elicit a strong reaction.
This video sparked an outcry on social media.
Cette vidéo a soulevé un tollé sur les réseaux sociaux.