Elle (en. She)

/ɛl/

Meaning & Definition

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pronoun
Used to refer to a female person.
She really likes chocolate.
Elle aime bien le chocolat.
Pronunciation used to refer to a woman.
She is very talented.
Elle est très talentueuse.
Can be used to talk about a feminine object.
The car is red; it is very fast.
La voiture est rouge, elle est très rapide.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'illa' which means 'that one'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

She is right.
She has correct ideas.
Elle a raison.
She is doing well.
She is in good health.
Elle va bien.
Talk about her.
Discussing this person.
Parler d'elle.

Related Words

herself
Used to emphasize the person in question.
elle-même
she is
Standard phrase to introduce a characteristic about her.
elle est

Slang Meanings

An attractive girl or woman.
Look at that girl, she is gorgeous!
Regarde cette elle, elle est magnifique !
A close friend.
She's my best friend.
C'est ma meilleure elle.