# ELLE

/ˈɛɫ/ (US) · CEFR A1 · Pronoun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/elle
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

the word used for a woman or girl who has already been mentioned. It is the French word for 'she'.

For teachers: the third-person singular feminine subject pronoun in French. Used in English contexts primarily when referring to French-language entities, titles, or as a loanword in specific cultural discussions.

## Examples

- Elle est très intelligente.
- The fashion magazine is titled 'Elle', which simply means 'she' in French.

## Usage notes

- In English, primarily encountered as a proper noun (the magazine title) or within French phrases; as a pronoun, it follows French grammatical rules for subject placement.

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