relevons

Relevons is a French lexical form derived from the verb relever. It represents the first-person plural present indicative, that is, the form used for “we lift” or “we raise” in statements about actions performed by the speaker and others. The same spelling can appear in the imperative mood as Rélevons, used to urge a group to act together, for example in phrases like Rélevons le défi (Let us meet the challenge).

The verb relever comes from Old French relever, itself from Latin relevare, meaning to lift, raise, or elevate. Over time, its meanings broadened to include both physical lifting and figurative senses such as bringing something to light, raising an issue, or recording and collecting information. In everyday usage, relever appears in a variety of contexts, from lifting a burden or sleeve to noting data or measurements. A common practical usage is relever un compteur, meaning to read a utility meter, or relever des notes, meaning to record or update grades.

In contemporary French, relevons is most often encountered in ordinary conversation and formal writing as a straightforward present-tense form. It supports a range of expressions of collective action, including physical actions (“Nous relevons les manches” – we roll up our sleeves) and figurative challenges or tasks (“Rélevons le défi” – let us take up the challenge). The term also appears in idiomatic phrases and administrative language related to data collection and reporting, depending on context.

See also: relever; relevé; relevé de notes.