English–French
“lift” in French
How to say “lift” in French
“Lift” in French is soulever.
Hands get beneath an object and raise it, an image that also extends to raising a question or protest.
Example sentences with soulever
La remarque a soulevé une question importante.
The remark raised an important question.
Tips for using soulever
- The reflexive form se soulever can mean 'to rise up' or 'to rebel', so the reflexive changes both the construction and meaning.
Other French words for “lift”
Elle hisse l'enfant sur ses épaules.
She lifts the child onto her shoulders.