Elle

Parisian feminine pronoun

Elle is a French word meaning "she," borrowed into English primarily as a feminine given name.

It also appears in fashion contexts as the title of a prominent women's magazine.

The name suggests elegance and simplicity: Elle was named after her grandmother.

name

Legally Blonde

Perky pre-law triumph story

Australian · Hollywood · icon · starlet · persona · filmography · endorsements · influencer · A-lister

elegance

chic

Tasteful, current flair

polished · sleek · classy · stylish · posh · luxurious · tasteful · urbane · genteel · opulent

magazine

editorial

Publication's official viewpoint article

trends · Hearst · publication · cover · subscription · newsstand · issue · print · readership · circulation

fashion

runway

Paved path for planes

collection · catwalk · trend · garment · silhouette · ensemble · accessory · boutique · tailoring · prêt-à-porter

femininity

womanhood

Adult female state

feminist · feminine · grace · beauty · strength · independence · self-expression

Categories
Opposites
fashion magazine market positioning

ElleVogue

Renowned style periodical

Harper's Bazaar · GQ · Esquire · Popular Mechanics

publication type

Elleacademic journal

Peer-reviewed research publication

trade publication · newspaper · technical manual · law review · medical journal

publication type/content focus

EllePopular Mechanics

Technology and DIY publication

The Economist · Scientific American · Car and Driver · Sports Illustrated · National Geographic

Phrases
Family

ell, hellebore

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G