Dit-elle (en. She said)

/di ɛl/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Used to report the words of a woman or girl.

She said she would come, said she.

Elle a dit qu'elle viendrait, dit-elle.

Often used to add a note of sarcasm or irony.

He thinks he is the best, said she.

Il trouve qu'il est le meilleur, dit-elle.

Can express skepticism about what has been said.

He left on time, said she, with a doubtful smile.

Il est parti à l'heure, dit-elle, avec un sourire dubitatif.

The expression is composed of the verb 'to say' in the past, associated with the pronoun she.

said she, laughing

Indicates that a woman says something humorously.

dit-elle en riant

said she confidently

Used to report a firm statement from a woman.

dit-elle avec assurance

said she, mischievously

Used to show that the woman says something teasing.

dit-elle, malicieusement

to say

Verb meaning to inform by speaking.

dire

she

Feminine pronoun referring to a female person.

elle

To say something in a casual manner.

He said he would come, said she, laughing.

Il a dit qu'il viendrait, dit-elle en riant.

To report a joke or humorous comment.

He said everything was fine, said she with a wink.

Il a dit que tout allait bien, dit-elle avec un clin d'œil.