English–French

“herself” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛlmɛm/

Example

C'est elle-même qui a téléphoné.

She herself called.

Illustration for elle-même (herself)

How to say “herself” in French

“Herself” in French is elle-même.

One particular woman occupies the center of attention, marked as the person who is truly acting or concerned.

Full entry for elle-même: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with elle-même

La femme l'a expliqué elle-même.

The woman explained it herself.

Tips for using elle-même

  • Elle-même usually follows the noun or pronoun it emphasizes, as in C'est elle-même qui a téléphoné, but it can also open a clause.

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