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    S’élever (en. Get up)

    /se.le.ve/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To reach a higher level or a higher status.
    She rose to the rank of director.
    Elle s’est élevée au rang de directrice.
    To rise up, to stand.
    The protesters rose up against injustices.
    Les manifestants se sont élevés contre les injustices.
    To elevate one's mind or thoughts toward nobler ideals.
    He seeks to elevate himself spiritually.
    Il cherche à s’élever spirituellement.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'élever' preceded by the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to rise up against
    To express strong opposition to something.
    s'élever contre
    to rise above
    To stand out or show superiority.
    s'élever au-dessus
    to rise socially
    To improve one's social status.
    s'élever socialement

    Related Words

    elevate
    To lift something or someone to a higher level.
    élever
    raise
    To make something higher.
    hausser
    strive toward
    To aspire toward a goal or an ideal.
    tendre vers

    Slang Meanings

    To mess up
    He rose up and decided to let everything go.
    Il s'est élevé et a décidé de tout laisser tomber.
    To show off
    She rose up by showing her new designer bag.
    Elle s'est élevée en montrant son nouveau sac de créateur.