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    S’élevait (en. Was rising)

    /se.le.vɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To rise or grow in altitude.
    The building rose above the trees.
    Le bâtiment s'élevait au-dessus des arbres.
    To increase in intensity or importance.
    The tension in the room rose as the vote approached.
    La tension dans la salle s'élevait à mesure que le vote approchait.
    To stand up or rise.
    The speaker's voice rose clearly in the amphitheater.
    La voix de l'orateur s'élevait clairement dans l'amphi.
    To develop or gain stature.
    Since his arrival, his career has risen to an impressive level.
    Depuis son arrivée, sa carrière s'est élevée à un niveau impressionnant.

    Etymology

    The verb 'élever' derives from the Latin 'elevare', meaning 'to raise, to lift'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to rise up against
    To express disagreement or resistance.
    s’élever contre
    to rise above
    To stand out or surpass something.
    s’élever au-dessus de
    to rise in importance
    To become more significant or influential.
    s’élever en importance

    Related Words

    to raise
    To raise something or someone up.
    élever
    elevation
    The action of rising or elevating something.
    élévation
    elevator
    A device that lifts loads.
    élévateur

    Slang Meanings

    To rise above worries
    He ultimately rose above his worries thanks to meditation.
    Il a fini par s'élever au-dessus de ses soucis grâce à la méditation.
    To rise in life
    She works hard to rise in life.
    Elle travaille dur pour s'élever dans la vie.