S'élever
Example: Les prix du logement continuent de s'élever cette année.
Definition
"S'élever" means to rise or increase, especially in contexts such as prices, levels, or status. It describes the action of something going up or becoming higher over time, as in "Les prix du logement continuent de s'élever cette année," meaning housing prices continue to rise this year.
Etymology
The French verb "s'élever" comes from the reflexive form of "élever," which means to raise or lift. "Élever" itself originates from the Latin verb "elevare," meaning to lift up or raise. Did you know? The prefix 'é-' in French often corresponds to 'ex-' in Latin, indicating outward or upward movement, which fits well with the meaning of "s'élever."
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"S'élever" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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