Pronunciation: [ˈɛlz] (IPA) 
The word "Elles" is pronounced /ɛl/ and refers to plural feminine subjects in French. It is spelled with a double "l" followed by a silent "e," which is common in French orthography. The letter "e" at the end of the word is not pronounced but is used to indicate that the preceding vowel sound is open. In French, the letter "s" at the end of a word is often silent, but it is pronounced in "Elles" to indicate plurality.
Elles is a pronoun used in the French language, specifically for referring to plural groups of female entities or objects. As the feminine form of the subject pronoun "ils", which is used to refer to groups of males or mixed gender groups, "elles" differentiates itself by exclusively representing only female individuals.
The pronoun "elles" is primarily employed when discussing two or more females or a group of nouns and/or adjectives pertaining to female entities. It is essential to note that "elles" can only be used as the subject of a sentence or clause, and it must agree with a feminine noun or pronoun.
In French grammar, the usage of "elles" helps maintain the agreement between the subject and the verb, as most verbs require different conjugations for singular and plural subjects. For example, while "elle marche" means "she walks", "elles marchent" translates to "they walk" when talking about a group of females.
Furthermore, "elles" can also serve as an object pronoun, indicating that the females are the recipients of an action. In this context, it functions similarly to the English word "them". For instance, "Je les ai vues" means "I saw them" when referring to a group of female subjects.
Overall, "elles" is a fundamental French pronoun used to discuss, identify, and refer to plural groups of female entities or objects, encompassing both subjects and objects.
The word "Elles" has multiple origins and meanings depending on the context in which it is used.
1. French Language:
In the French language, "Elles" is the plural form of the feminine pronoun "elle", which means "she" or "they" when referring to a group of people all females. The word "elle" is derived from the Latin word "illa", meaning "that" or "she". The plural form "Elles" emerged as a way to refer to multiple women or groups of females.
2. English Language:
In the English language, "Elles" may refer to the surname "Elles", which has English and Welsh origins. It is believed to have derived from the medieval personal name "Elias" or "Ellis", which itself originates from the Greek name "Elias", meaning "the Lord is my God".
