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elite in French

elite in French is élite, élitaire, d'élite — elite means the smallest, most powerful or most accomplished group within a larger population.

elite in French

élite
adj
Of high birth or social position; aristocratic or patrician.
élitaire
adj
Of high birth or social position; aristocratic or patrician.
d'élite
adj
Of high birth or social position; aristocratic or patrician.
élite
noun
A special group or social class of people who have a superior social or economic status and attendant power, advantages, or privileges in society; a member of such a group.

What does "elite" mean?

  1. noun The smallest, most powerful or most accomplished group within a larger population.
    "Only a small elite of engineers understood how the reactor actually worked."
  2. adj Regarded as the best of its kind, or belonging to a select top group.
    "She trains with an elite squad of gymnasts."
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elite in a sentence

  • Only a small elite of engineers understood how the reactor actually worked.
  • The tournament attracts the sporting elite from every continent.
  • She trains with an elite squad of gymnasts.
  • The hotel offers an elite membership tier with private check-in.

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What is "elite" in French?

"elite" in French is élite, élitaire, d'élite. elite means: The smallest, most powerful or most accomplished group within a larger population.

How do you use "elite" in a sentence?

Example: "Only a small elite of engineers understood how the reactor actually worked." In French, "elite" is élite, élitaire, d'élite.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "elite": élite, élitaire, d'élite.

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