-elle

American  

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 ).

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Etymology

Origin of -elle

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

Example Sentences

His dynamic with Elle Fanning’s American starlet is even more engaging: two strivers on opposite ends of their career arcs cheerfully negotiating how much they can help each other.

From Los Angeles Times

But much of his monologue focuses on how his life was transformed when, at age 16, he fell under the spell of Elle, “who was destined to become the center of my life.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Huskies guard Elle Ladine led the game with 25 points.

From Los Angeles Times

Zendaya explained her approach to privacy in a 2023 Elle interview, saying she “can’t not be a person and live my life and love the person I love.”

From Los Angeles Times

You got to sit down with Elle Fanning, starring in “Sentimental Value.”

From Los Angeles Times