English to French Meaning of elite - élite

Elite :

élite

noun

élite, premier, choisir

Elite :: éliteElites :: élites

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Definitions of elite in English

Noun(1) a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status
Adjective(1) selected as the best

Examples of elite in English

(1) the silent majority were looked down upon by the liberal elite(2) the elite of Britain's armed forces(3) You all look so good when you cluster in little groups forming elite social circles.(4) elite colleges and universities(5) the country's governing elite(6) an elite commando unit(7) an elite athlete(8) As he put it himself on the weekend, he will have finally defeated the elites .(9) In fact, Murray comments that societal elites were less likely to be religious.(10) But we view our own political elites , fighting against them, with more than a hint of suspicion.(11) While the regime worked with the elites , it proved helpless when the people took to the streets.(12) Blinding hatred and contempt seem to be common reactions among the enlightened elites .(13) The elites in those countries look at us and marvel at what we show is possible, even if they do think we have had it easy.(14) For Serbian elites it is the international community that must not be let down, rather than the electorate.(15) One should bear in mind that the media and the intellectual elites generally have their particular agendas.(16) The traditional elites were relegated into the background several decades ago.

Related Phrases of elite

(1) power elite ::

élite au pouvoir

Related Phrases of elite

(1) power elite ::

élite au pouvoir

Synonyms

Noun

1. best ::

meilleur

2. pick ::

choisir

3. cream ::

crème

5. flower ::

fleur

6. nonpareil ::

sans égal

7. elect ::

élire

8. high society ::

haute société

9. jet set ::

jet set

10. beautiful people ::

beau

11. beau monde ::

beau monde

12. haut monde ::

monde haut

13. glitterati ::

glitterati

14. aristocracy ::

aristocratie

15. nobility ::

la noblesse

Adjective

17. elect ::

élire

Antonyms

1. proletariat ::

prolétariat

Different Forms

elite, elites

Word Example from TV Shows

$of spreading the video of\Nyour elite commando singing$

of spreading the video of
your ELITE commando singing "Bella Ciao."

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 6

I don't need to be a member of the most ELITE magical society

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 10

$No elite unit\Nwill be able to tell the difference$

No ELITE unit
will be able to tell the difference

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 8

I'm sure it will be thrilling to serve in such an ELITE force. And if not...

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 2

There's a tradition at ELITE universities.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 3

Examples of elite from TV Shows