l'élu
In French, "the chosen one" is translated as l'élu.
The phrase is used to describe a person who has been singled out by fate or a higher power to fulfill a special destiny. However, be aware that in a political context, l'élu specifically refers to an elected official.
What does it mean word for word?
The word élu is the past participle of the verb élire, which means to elect or to choose.
Which one should you use?
While l'élu is often used for someone chosen by destiny or fate, it is also the standard term for an elected official in political settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes based on the gender and number of the people being discussed. To refer to a female chosen one, use l'élue. For a group of chosen ones that is masculine or mixed, use les élus. For a group consisting only of female chosen ones, use les élues.
Did you know?
- The French language distinguishes between being 'chosen' by a vote élu and being 'chosen' or 'picked' for a task using the verb choisir, which lacks the spiritual or official weight of élire.
- In French Catholic terminology, les élus refers specifically to those who are saved, creating a sharp contrast with les damnés or 'the damned'.
- In French literature, a person who is 'the chosen one' of a lover is often called l'élu de mon cœur to distinguish romantic passion from political or divine destiny.
Examples in context
- Tu es l'élu.You are the chosen one.This sentence shows how to address someone as l'élu.Tatoeba #1703925 by sacredceltic, translation #1789230 by Spamster
- Il est l'élu.He is the chosen one.This sentence is used to describe him as l'élu.Tatoeba #1792114 by sacredceltic, translation #1789231 by Spamster
- Je suis l'élu.I am the chosen one.This sentence is used to describe oneself as l'élu.Tatoeba #1792111 by sacredceltic, translation #1789233 by Spamster
- Il est considéré comme l'Élu qui sauvera notre peuple.He is regarded as The Chosen One who will save our people.
- Le prophète annonça la venue du Prédestiné .The prophet announced the arrival of The Chosen One.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are discussing a fantasy novel they are both reading.
- EmmaLe héros croit qu'il est l'élu.The hero believes that he is the chosen one.
- LucasC'est un cliché très courant.It is a very common cliché.
- EmmaMais l'élu doit sauver le monde !But the chosen one must save the world!
- LucasC'est vrai, Lucas adore ce genre d'histoire.That's true, Lucas loves this kind of story.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
