Elle (en. She)
/eʎe/
Meaning & Definition
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pronoun
It is used to refer to a person of the feminine gender.
She is very intelligent.
Elle est très intelligente.
Subject pronoun in affirmative sentences.
She loves music.
Elle aime la musique.
It is used to talk about someone who is not present.
She said she would come.
Elle a dit qu'elle viendrait.
Etymology
From Old French 'ele', which comes from Latin 'illa'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
She is the best.
She is the best.
Elle est la meilleure
By herself.
On her own.
À elle seule
She doesn’t know.
She doesn’t know.
Elle ne sait pas
Related Words
herself
Herself.
elle-même
she is
She is.
elle est
they
Plural pronoun used to refer to several women.
elles
Slang Meanings
Used to refer affectionately to a female friend.
Hey, girl, how are you?
Hey, elle, cómo estás?
Term used in a discussion context about genders.
She should have the same rights.
Elle debería tener los mismos derechos.