French Word of the Day
soulever
/soo-leh-VAY/ • verb — 23rd of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to lift up, raise, or pick up
Examples
- Peux-tu soulever cette boîte ?
(Can you lift this box?) - Le vent a soulevé la poussière.
(The wind lifted the dust.) - Elle a soulevé la question pendant la réunion.
(She raised the issue during the meeting.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Présent | Passé composé |
|---|---|---|
| je | soulève | ai soulevé |
| tu | soulèves | as soulevé |
| il/elle/on | soulève | a soulevé |
| nous | soulevons | avons soulevé |
| vous | soulevez | avez soulevé |
| ils/elles | soulèvent | ont soulevé |
See all 8 tenses of soulever →
Antonyms
- abaisser
- poser
Soulever is a very common verb used both literally, for lifting physical objects, and figuratively, for raising a topic, issue, or concern.
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