elite

• Qualifie un groupe restreint considéré comme supérieur aux autres par ses capacités, sa qualité ou son statut ; se dit aussi de ce qui est réservé à cette élite ou de très haute qualité.

Describes a select group that is superior in terms of ability, quality, or status.

1. Superior or top-qualityB2formal

   Belonging to a group that is considered the best or most powerful in a particular field.

   Élite (qualité supérieure)

   • The university offers an elite program for gifted students.
   • She trained with an elite team of athletes.
   • The company hired an elite group of consultants.

   Synonymesbestchoiceexclusivefirst-classfirst-rateforemostleadingpremierselecttop

   Antonymesaveragecommoninferiorlow-grademediocreordinarypoorsecond-ratesubstandardunremarkable

2. Exclusive or privilegedB2formal

   Relating to a small, select group that has more power, wealth, or status than others.

   Élite (exclusif ou privilégié)

   • They attended an elite private school.
   • The club is known for its elite membership.
   • Elite circles often have access to exclusive information.

   Synonymesaristocraticblue-bloodedchosenelectexclusivepatricianpowerfulprivilegedselectupper-class

   Antonymesaveragecommoninclusiveordinaryplebeianpopular

• Nom désignant un groupe restreint de personnes considérées comme supérieures par leurs capacités, leur richesse, leur pouvoir ou leur statut social.

A noun referring to a select group of people considered to be superior in terms of ability, wealth, power, or social status.

1. Superior groupB2formal

   A select group of people considered to be the best in a particular society or field.

   Élite (groupe supérieur)

   • The country's elite gathered at the summit.
   • Only the elite of the art world were invited to the exhibition.
   • The elite of the military were trained for special operations.

   Synonymesaristocracycreamflowergentryhigh societyjet setnobilityupper class

   Antonymesmassmobrabbleunderclass

2. Privileged classB2formal

   A group of people who hold a disproportionate amount of power, wealth, or privilege.

   Classe privilégiée

   • The political elite often make decisions that affect the entire population.
   • The economic elite control most of the nation's resources.
   • The social elite rarely mix with the working class.

   Synonymesaristocracyestablishmentgentryhigh societynobilityruling classupper class

   Antonymesproletariatrabbleunderclass