L'élite
Example: L'élite politique influence souvent les décisions majeures du pays.
Definition
"L'élite" refers to a group of people considered the best in a particular society or category, often due to their power, talent, or wealth. For example, "L'élite politique" means the political elite who influence major decisions in the country.
Etymology
The word "l'élite" comes from the French verb 'élire,' meaning 'to choose or elect.' Originally, it referred to those chosen for their superior qualities. Did you know? The concept of an elite group dates back to ancient societies where leaders were selected for their excellence.
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"L'élite" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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