No. 1,215 in French
élevée
"Élevée" means "raised" or "high" in English.
In a sentence
La montagne est très élevée.
The mountain is very tall.
In this sentence, 'élevée' is used as an adjective to describe the mountain's height, indicating that it has a considerable upward extension.
Elle a des idées très élevées sur l'éducation.
She has very lofty ideas about education.
Here, 'élevées' metaphorically conveys the idea of high standards or idealistic concepts in education, attributing a figurative elevation to her ideas.
La température est extrêmement élevée aujourd'hui.
The temperature is extremely high today.
The term 'élevée' here is used to describe a high value or intensity, specifically referring to the hot weather condition.
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