Élise
/e.liz/
Élise is the French form of the female given name Elise.
Élise is a female given name used in French-speaking contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
The name has two syllables and is pronounced /e.liz/.
Did you know?
- The name shares its linguistic roots with the Greek name 'Elisabet', which means 'God is my oath'.
- In French culture, Élise is often used as a poetic or 'sweet' alternative to the more formal Élisabeth, which can feel imposing in certain social contexts.
- The French pronunciation of Élise relies on a closed 'e' sound, which differs significantly from the more open vowel sounds used in English versions of the name.
Examples in context
- Salut les gars, voici ma sœur Elise.Hey guys, this is my sister Elise.
- J'aime beaucoup le prénom Élise.I really like the name Élise.
- Est-ce qu'Élise est là ?Is Élise there?
- Élise est une excellente amie.Élise is an excellent friend.
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are talking about their new colleague.
- LucasTu connais la nouvelle, Élise ?Do you know the new girl, Élise?
- EmmaOui, Élise est très sympathique.Yes, Élise is very friendly.
- LucasJe vais lui parler plus tard.I will talk to her later.
- EmmaC'est une bonne idée.That is a good idea.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Élise, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
