relevée

Relevée is the feminine form of the French noun relevé and appears in several distinct contexts. It can refer to a higher or raised position, a recorded readout, or the act of relief or replacement, depending on the field of use. The term derives from relever, meaning to raise or lift.

In ballet, relevé designates a rising movement onto the balls of the feet, often from a demi-plié. The body is held tall with turnout maintained through the hips, knees, and ankles. Relevé can be performed in place or as part of a sequence, and it serves as a fundamental building block for more complex jumps and turns. Proper alignment, core engagement, and controlled descent are emphasized to protect the joints and preserve balance.

In military and institutional contexts, relevée (frequently encountered as la relève) refers to the relief or replacement of personnel on duty, such as sentries or guard details. The term can denote the act of taking over duties or the group that takes over, ensuring continuity of service and security.

In technical and scientific contexts, relevée often means a recorded value or observation, such as a temperature relevée or other measurements gathered by instruments. Here, it denotes a single data point or set of data collected during an observation period, as opposed to the raw ongoing process.

See also relevé. In French usage, the term is versatile and its precise meaning depends on the domain, ranging from movement and posture to duty relief and recorded measurements.