élan
[ ey-lahn, ey-lan; French ey-lahn ]
/ eɪˈlɑn, eɪˈlæn; French eɪˈlɑ̃ /
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noun
dash; impetuous ardor: to dance with great élan.
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élan
/ (eɪˈlɑːn, eɪˈlæn, French elɑ̃) /
noun
a combination of style and vigourhe performed the concerto with élan
Word Origin for élan
C19: from French, from élancer to throw forth, ultimately from Latin lancea lance
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