lever

Senses

1. 1.

   to lift, to raise

   to move something upward

2. 2.

   to get up, to rise

   to move oneself upward from a lying or sitting position

3. 3.

   to lift (a ban, restriction)

   to remove or abolish a prohibition or embargo

4. 4.

   to pick up, to collect

   to take or retrieve something from a location

Examples

• "Il a levé son verre pour proposer un toast."

  He raised his glass to propose a toast.

• "Je me suis levé tôt ce matin."

  I got up early this morning.

• "Le gouvernement a levé l'interdiction de voyager."

  The government lifted the travel ban.

Usage

A common, high-frequency verb with multiple meanings depending on context and whether it's reflexive (se lever = to get up). Often used with body parts (lever les yeux, lever la main). The passé composé uses avoir for transitive uses and être for the reflexive form.