Fit-elle (en. She said)

/fit ɛl/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Used to ask a question about a woman’s state, condition, or attitude.

Is she satisfied with her work?

Fit-elle satisfaite de son travail ?

Shows interest in a woman's actions or feelings.

Is she enthusiastic about participating?

Fit-elle enthousiaste à l'idée de participer ?

Employed in formal or classical contexts.

Is she ready for the meeting?

Fit-elle prête pour le rendez-vous ?

The origin of 'fit-elle' comes from the contraction of the verb 'être' and the feminine personal pronoun 'elle'.

Is she doing well?

Asks if she is doing well.

fit-elle bien ?

Is she happy?

Asks a question about her happiness.

fit-elle heureuse ?

Is she ready?

Checks her readiness.

fit-elle prête ?

she

Feminine personal pronoun.

elle

to be

State verb in French.

être

Third person singular of the verb to be.

est

Used informally to refer to a woman.

At the party, everyone was wondering, is she?

À la fête, tout le monde se demandait, fit-elle ?

Carries a connotation of lightness in conversation.

He asked, is she laughing?

Il a demandé, fit-elle en rigolant ?