English

Alternative forms

• elan

Noun

élan ‎(uncountable)

1. Spirit, zeal, ardor.

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with eland, the name of two African antelopes.

Related terms

• élan vital

Translations

Anagrams

• enal, Lane, lane, lean, Lena, Neal

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /e.lɑ̃/
• 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

Portuguese

Noun

élan m (plural élans)

1. Alternative form of elã