élan

See also: elan, Elan, elán, and elän

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from French élan.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /eɪˈlɑːn/

Noun

élan (uncountable)

  1. Spirit, zeal, ardor.

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /e.lɑ̃/
  • Audio (France, Paris)(file)
  • Homophone: élans

Etymology 1

Deverbal of élancer.

Noun

élan m (plural élans)

  1. spirit
  2. momentum
    Il prend son élan.
    He is gaining momentum.
  3. (sports) run up

Etymology 2

From a Baltic language.

Noun

élan m (plural élans)

  1. moose/elk

Further reading

Portuguese

Noun

élan m (plural élans)

  1. Alternative form of elã
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