relever

/ʁə.lve/
1.
verbInf1stPres

to pick up

to raise (physically)

Aide‑moi à relever la table qui est tombée.

Help me pick up the table that fell over.

2.
verbInf1stPres

to note

to record

to point out (an observation)

Le journaliste a décidé de relever plusieurs incohérences dans le témoignage.

The reporter decided to note several inconsistencies in the testimony.

3.
verbInf1stPres

to take up (a challenge)

to accept (a task or challenge)

Il a décidé de relever le défi de traverser la région à vélo.

He decided to take on the challenge of cycling across the region.

4.
verbInf1stPres

to season

to spice up (a dish)

Pour relever cette sauce, ajoutez un peu de piment.

To liven up this sauce, add a little chili.

5.
verbInf1stPres

to relieve (someone of their duties)

to remove (from office)

Le conseil a décidé de relever le directeur de ses fonctions.

The board decided to relieve the director of his duties.

6.
verbInf1stPres

to read (a meter, counter)

L'agent est venu relever le compteur hier.

The technician came to read the meter yesterday.

7.
verbInf1stPres

to fall under (a jurisdiction, responsibility)

to be the responsibility of

Il est clair que cette compétence va relever du conseil régional.

It is clear that this responsibility will fall under the regional council.