No. 2,896 in French

enlevé

"Enlevé" means "removed" or "taken away" in English.

In a sentence

Le tableau a été enlevé du mur.
The painting was removed from the wall.
In this sentence, 'enlevé' is used to denote that the painting has been taken down or removed from its fixed location (the wall).
Elle a enlevé ses chaussures avant d'entrer.
She took off her shoes before entering.
Here, 'enlevé' refers to 'removing or taking off' something worn, specifically the shoes before entering.
Le prince a enlevé la princesse pour la sauver.
The prince kidnapped the princess to save her.
In this sentence, 'enlevé' conveys the act of forcibly taking someone away, interpreted as 'kidnapped' in the context of rescuing the princess.

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