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lever

lift

verb luh-VEH Common

Also means

raise

Usage Note

Lever means to raise or lift something, but se lever (the reflexive form) is the everyday phrase for 'to get up' out of bed or stand up. The noun le lever du soleil means 'sunrise.' In formal French, lever la séance means 'to adjourn a meeting.'

Examples

"Il lève la main en classe."

Natural Translation

He raises his hand in class.

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