🇫🇷 How to say

“to stand up” in French

se lever
Illustration of "to stand up" in a French cultural setting
A person stretches their arms after waking up, swinging their legs out of bed to start the morning. Sunlight streams through the window as they rise from their chair after a long sit.

Usage note

This reflexive verb is used for getting out of bed or rising from a seated position. It's a common part of morning routines and polite gestures like standing when someone enters the room.

Examples

  • Je me lève à sept heures.

    I get up at seven o'clock.

  • Il se lève du canapé.

    He stands up from the sofa.

  • Nous nous levons pour danser.

    We stand up to dance.

Quick check

What does "se lever" mean?

  • A. to stand up
  • B. to find
  • C. to play
  • D. to open

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