élan — meaning in English

English meaning

• drive verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
• elan noun Uncommon spelling of élan.
• impetus noun Something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.
• momentum noun In physics, a measure of a moving object's motion, calculated as its mass multiplied by its velocity.
• spirit noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.

Senses

élan is used for these senses in English:

• drive A mechanism used to power or give motion to a vehicle or other machine or machine part.
• impetus A force, either internal or external, that impels; an impulse.
• spirit The manner or style of something.
• élan Spirit; zeal; ardor.

drive — full definition

1. verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
2. verb To motivate, push, or compel someone or something toward an outcome.
3. noun A journey made in a vehicle.
4. noun Strong motivation or determination to achieve something.
5. noun A device used to store and retrieve computer data.

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