-elle

1. a noun suffix occurring in loanwords from French, where it originally formed diminutives, now often with a derivative sense in which the diminutive force is lost (bagatelle; prunelle; rondelle ); also in Anglicized forms of Latin words ending in -ella (organelle ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of -elle¹

< French < Latin -ella, feminine of -ellus, forming diminutives corresponding to stems ending in -ul- -ule, -r- ( castellum ), -n- ( patella )

Example Sentences

Joining him in the iconic 'Werk Room' is west Belfast drag queen Elle Vosque, marking the first series to feature more than one contestant from the island of Ireland.

From BBC

Elle, known as Evan Keating out of drag, said the two quickly bonded over their "Irish sisterhood".

From BBC

The Ulster University student has been performing as Elle Vosque in Northern Ireland for almost five years.

From BBC

Bonnie Ann Clyde and Elle Vosque have planned a number of shows across the island of Ireland to celebrate the series airing.

From BBC

An old sign from Kelley’s previous offices at the Fox lot hangs on the wall, next to the title page for the first episode of “Margo,” addressed to David and signed by actor Elle Fanning.

From Los Angeles Times