-le

¹ American  

1. a suffix of verbs having a frequentative force.

   dazzle; twinkle.

2. a suffix of adjectives formed originally on verbal stems and having the sense of “apt to”.

   brittle.

3. a noun suffix having originally a diminutive meaning.

   bramble.

4. a noun suffix indicating agent or instrument.

   beadle; bridle; thimble.

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l.e. ² American  

abbreviation

Football.

1. left end.

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LE ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. lupus erythematosus

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-le ² British  

suffix

1. denoting repeated or continuous action, often of a diminutive nature

   twiddle

   wriggle

   wrestle

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Etymology

Origin of -le

Middle English -len, Old English -lian (v.); Middle English -el, Old English -ol (adj.); Middle English -el, Old English -il (diminutive); Middle English -el, Old English -ol, -ul (agent)

Example Sentences

“I wasn’t expecting to be surrounded by this many Americans,” said Michael Le Blanc, a 56-year-old former creative producer at Adobe and Paramount now freelancing from Lisbon, as he bought a hefty plastic bottle of Hidden Valley ranch dressing and Pillsbury Funfetti cake mix at one of the city’s American stores.

From The Wall Street Journal

Initial findings from the investigation suggest the fire at Le Constellation bar began as sparklers attached to champagne bottles ignited soundproof foam that lined the ceiling of the bar's basement, which was packed with people.

From BBC

French daily Le Monde said the departure of des Cars became "inevitable" following the burglary as well as trade union strikes pressing for more recruitment, pay and better maintenance of the museum.

From Barron's

"Since the theft on October 19, 2025, we have been caught up in a media and political storm of unprecedented proportions," she told Le Figaro in an interview.

From Barron's

He will join an illustrious lineup that includes the late French ballet legend Patrick Dupont, former Paris Opera star Nicolas Le Riche and its current star, Hugo Marchand.

From Barron's