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elf in French

elf in French is elfe, lutin, farfadet — elf means a small, magical humanlike creature from folklore, often mischievous; in modern fantasy, a tall, graceful, immortal being.

elf in French

elfe
noun
(Germanic mythology) A supernatural being or spirit associated with illness, mischief, and harmful or dangerous magical influence; in later Norse sources, sometimes divided into benevolent light elves (inhabiting Álfheimr) and malevolent dark elves.
lutin
noun
(Germanic mythology) A supernatural being or spirit associated with illness, mischief, and harmful or dangerous magical influence; in later Norse sources, sometimes divided into benevolent light elves (inhabiting Álfheimr) and malevolent dark elves.
farfadet
noun
(Germanic mythology) A supernatural being or spirit associated with illness, mischief, and harmful or dangerous magical influence; in later Norse sources, sometimes divided into benevolent light elves (inhabiting Álfheimr) and malevolent dark elves.
elfe
noun
(fantasy) A member of a race of tall, slender, graceful beings with pointed ears, typically immortal or very long-lived and possessing wisdom and magical abilities.

What does "elf" mean?

  1. noun A small, magical humanlike creature from folklore, often mischievous; in modern fantasy, a tall, graceful, immortal being.
    "In the old stories, an elf might swap a human baby for one of its own."

elf in a sentence

  • In the old stories, an elf might swap a human baby for one of its own.
  • The elves in the novel are skilled archers who live for centuries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "elf" in French?

"elf" in French is elfe, lutin, farfadet. elf means: A small, magical humanlike creature from folklore, often mischievous; in modern fantasy, a tall, graceful, immortal being.

How do you use "elf" in a sentence?

Example: "In the old stories, an elf might swap a human baby for one of its own." In French, "elf" is elfe, lutin, farfadet.

Are there other ways to say "elf" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "elf": elfe, lutin, farfadet.

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