réveiller

Réveiller is a French verb meaning to wake up or to awaken. It can be used in a literal sense, referring to the act of waking from sleep. For example, one might say "Je vais te réveiller à sept heures" which translates to "I will wake you up at seven o'clock."

The verb can also be used figuratively. It can describe rousing someone from a state of ignorance or apathy, prompting them to become more aware or active. For instance, "Cette nouvelle a réveillé son intérêt pour la politique" means "This news awakened his interest in politics." Additionally, réveiller can refer to the revival of something that was dormant or forgotten, such as emotions or memories. A song might réveiller a fond memory from childhood.

The reflexive form, se réveiller, is commonly used to describe the action of waking oneself up. "Je me réveille généralement tôt" means "I generally wake myself up early." The past participle, réveillé, can be used as an adjective meaning awake or alert. A person who is réveillé is not asleep and is fully conscious. The verb réveiller is a fundamental part of the French language, with broad applications in both literal and metaphorical contexts.