lever

to raise, to lift

Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation

/lə.ve/

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Cultural Note

Lever has a stem change: e becomes è when the ending is silent. 'Se lever' (to get up) is one of the first reflexive verbs students learn. 'Le lever du soleil' is the sunrise.

📝 Example Sentences

Levez la main si vous avez une question.

Raise your hand if you have a question.

Je me lève à sept heures du matin.

I get up at seven in the morning.

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