relever

/ʁə.lə.ve/
verbIntermediate
general

To lift or raise something from a lower position to a higher one.

Elle a relevé ses cheveux en un chignon.

She lifted her hair into a bun.

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Commonly used for physical actions involving lifting or raising objects or body parts.

general

To pick up or collect something.

Il a relevé les données nécessaires.

He collected the necessary data.

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Often used in the context of gathering information or items.

general

To note or record something, especially in writing.

Elle a relevé les points importants de la réunion.

She noted down the key points of the meeting.

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Used in administrative or professional settings to indicate taking notes.

general

To recover or improve from a difficult situation.

L'entreprise a relevé ses pertes après la crise.

The company recovered from its losses after the crisis.

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Used metaphorically to describe overcoming challenges or setbacks.

Collocations

relever un défito take up a challengerelever un parito take up a betrelever un défito take up a challenge

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Related Phrases

relever le défiphrase
to take up a challenge
relever le niveauphrase
to raise the level

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Relever' is often used to describe physical actions of lifting or picking up, but it can also be used metaphorically to describe overcoming difficulties or noting information.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning of 'relever' can vary significantly based on context. Pay attention to the surrounding words to determine the correct interpretation.

📖Word Origin

From Old French 'relever', from Latin 'relevare', meaning 'to lift up' or 'to raise'.

📝Usage Notes

The verb 'relever' is versatile and can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. It is commonly used in everyday language as well as in professional settings.

Word Breakdown

re-
again
prefix
+
-lever
to lift
root
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