Est-elle (en. Is she)

/ɛt ɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Used to ask a question about a woman or girl.

Is she ready for the meeting?

Est-elle prête pour la réunion ?

Employed to seek confirmation about a woman's actions or state.

Did she go to the store?

Est-elle allée au magasin ?

Indicates uncertainty or a need for clarification.

Is she really the one you are looking for?

Est-elle vraiment celle que tu cherches ?

Contraction of 'est' (3rd person singular of the verb to be) and 'elle' (feminine personal pronoun).

Is she there?

A question to find out if a woman is present.

est-elle là ?

Is she in agreement?

To ask if she agrees with a proposition.

est-elle d'accord ?

Is she in love?

To inquire about a woman's romantic feelings.

est-elle amoureuse ?

she

Feminine personal pronoun.

elle

to be

Verb indicating existence or state.

être

this

Feminine demonstrative.

cette

Informal use to confirm rumors about a woman.

Did you hear about her? Is she really with him?

T'as entendu parler d'elle ? Est-elle vraiment avec lui ?

In a familiar context, used to flirt.

Hey, is she available?

Hé, est-elle disponible ?