Also means
take off (clothing)
Usage Note
Enlever is the go-to verb for taking something off or away: enlever son manteau (to take off one's coat), enlever une tache (to remove a stain). It can also mean to kidnap in formal or dramatic contexts. Do not confuse it with lever (to raise/lift), which is its simpler root verb.
Examples
"Enlève tes chaussures, s'il te plaît."
Natural Translation
Take off your shoes, please.
Literal Translation
Remove your shoes, if-it you please.
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