No. 3,345 in French
élue
"Élue" means "elected" or "chosen" (feminine form).
In a sentence
Elle est élue présidente de l'association chaque année.
She is elected president of the association every year.
Here, 'élue' is used in the feminine singular form as a past participle of 'élire', indicating the action of someone being formally chosen for a position.
L'élue locale a proposé de nouvelles lois.
The local elected official proposed new laws.
In this case, 'élue' functions as a noun referring to a female who has been elected to an official position.
Je crois que Marie est l'élue de son cœur.
I believe that Marie is the chosen one of his heart.
Here, 'élue' is used metaphorically as a noun to describe someone chosen or special, influenced by its literal meaning of 'elected' or 'chosen.'
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