elfe

elf

noun ELF Rare

Origin: from English/Norse 'elf', via Old English 'ælf'

Usage Note

Elfe is used in French fantasy literature and games, borrowed from Northern European mythology via English. The feminine form elfe is the same spelling but takes a feminine article (une elfe) when referring to a female elf. Elves are distinguished in French fantasy from fées (fairies) and lutins (goblins/sprites), each occupying a slightly different register.

Examples

"L'elfe gardait la forêt depuis des siècles."

Natural Translation

The elf had been guarding the forest for centuries.

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