No. 12,306 in French
élan
Enthusiastic energy, spirit, or vigor.
In a sentence
L'athlète a pris un élan avant de sauter.
The athlete took a run-up before jumping.
Here, 'élan' refers to a preparatory movement or momentum before an action, commonly used in physical contexts.
Il a abordé son nouveau projet avec beaucoup d'élan.
He approached his new project with a lot of enthusiasm.
In this context, 'élan' symbolizes excitement or eagerness, applicable to personal or professional endeavors.
L'oiseau a pris son élan avant de s'envoler.
The bird took momentum before flying away.
Here, 'élan' describes a preparatory motion leading to an action, often observed in natural phenomena or actions.
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