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ériger

to erect

verb eh-ree-ZHEH Rare
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Also means

to elevate to a status

Usage Note

Ériger is a formal verb used for raising monuments or buildings and, figuratively, for elevating something to a higher status — ériger en principe means 'to raise to a principle'. The spelling change (g -> ge before a/o) follows the same pattern as manger and plonger. It is rarely used in everyday speech.

Examples

"La ville a érigé une statue en son honneur."

Natural Translation

The city erected a statue in his honour.

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