relever

Meaning

to restore, rebuild

Example

Grace à lui, partout présent dans le carnage comme une providence, ceux qui tombaient étaient relevés, transportés dans la salle basse, et pansés.

Thanks to him, ever-present in the carnage like a providence, those who fell were helped up, transported to the lower room, and bandaged.

Practice tips

• Practice relever out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
• Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
• Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.

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