élever
to raise; to bring up (a child)
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/el.ve/
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Cultural Note
The expression bien élevé (well raised/well-mannered) and mal élevé (badly raised/rude) are extremely common in French. Calling someone mal élevé is a strong criticism, implying the parents failed in their duty. French parenting emphasizes politesse (politeness) from a young age.
📝 Example Sentences
Elle a élevé ses enfants toute seule.
She raised her children all by herself.
Il est important de bien élever ses enfants.
It is important to raise your children well.