Élise (en. Elise)

[eliz]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Church or religious building in a historical context.
The Élise Church is known for its Gothic architecture.
L'Église Élise est connue pour son architecture gothique.
Name of a French commune.
Élise is a small peaceful commune in Provence.
Élise est une petite commune paisible en Provence.
A female first name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is my light.'
Her name is Élise, a very elegant first name.
Elle s'appelle Élise, un prénom très élégant.

Etymology

Comes from the Hebrew 'Elisheva' which means 'God is an oath.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to the Élise
To do something with care or passion.
à l'Élise
the élises
References to different churches specified in a context.
les élises
the Élise community
A group of people sharing similar beliefs.
la communauté d'Élise

Related Words

éliser
To choose or designate someone for a role or function.
éliser
élision
The omission of a vowel in a word.
élision
élisé
Who has been chosen for a function.
élisé

Slang Meanings

Refers to a person with a radiant character.
She is really élise, always cheerful.
Elle est vraiment élise, toujours joyeuse.
Used to describe someone who has a lot of charm.
This guy is really élise with his manners.
Ce gars est vraiment élise avec ses manières.