This is the 11788th most frequent French word.
soulèvement
Uprising; revolt; lifting.
Here, 'soulèvement' refers to a political or social uprising, indicating collective resistance.
Le soulèvement populaire a renversé le gouvernement.
The popular uprising overthrew the government.
In this context, 'soulèvement' is used to describe a physical elevation or raising of the ground.
Un léger soulèvement du sol signalait une activité sismique.
A slight elevation of the ground indicated seismic activity.
Here, 'soulèvement' metaphorically signifies an emotional or psychological rise.