This is the 10125th most frequent French word.
hisser
To raise or hoist.
The word 'hisser' is used as a verb meaning 'to hoist or raise something', commonly referred to in the context of lifting items such as flags.
Il a hissé le drapeau au sommet du mât.
He hoisted the flag to the top of the mast.
Here, 'hisser' is utilized reflexively ('se hisser') to describe raising or pulling oneself up, emphasizing a physical effort.
Nous avons dû nous hisser pour atteindre le sommet de la montagne.
We had to pull ourselves up to reach the top of the mountain.
In this sentence, 'se hisser' metaphorically refers to elevating oneself in a competitive or figurative context, showcasing its abstract usage.