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je levai

I raised

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I raised This is the literary passé simple form of “je lève.” It can also mean “I lifted” or, in context, “I revoked.”
FR: Je levai la main pour poser une question.
EN: I raised my hand to ask a question.

Je levai mon verre de vin.

I raised my glass of wine.

Je levai les yeux au ciel, puis compris qu’il était parfaitement sérieux.

I rolled my eyes, then realized he was completely serious.

Je levai le pouce.

I gave a thumbs-up.