English–French

“elite” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/elit/

Example

Il fait partie de l'élite.

He is part of the elite.

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How to say “elite” in French

“Elite” in French is élite.

A select minority gathered at the top of a social, cultural, or professional field.

Full entry for élite: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with élite

La méfiance envers l'élite est palpable dans le débat public.

Distrust of the elite is palpable in public debate.

Tips for using élite

  • Élite is feminine, so standard forms include une élite and l'élite, with l' used before the vowel sound.

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