Also means
raised
Usage Note
Élevé is the past participle of élever used as an adjective, meaning 'high' (price, temperature) or 'raised' (well-bred: bien élevé = 'well-mannered'). The contrast bien élevé vs mal élevé is a key cultural distinction in French, referring to upbringing and manners rather than height.
Examples
"Les prix sont très élevés ici."
Natural Translation
The prices are very high here.
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