létoile

lÉtoile is a stylized or typographic variant of the French term l'Étoile, meaning "the star." When written with the apostrophe and the acute accent, it serves as the standard form in French; the version without the apostrophe (lÉtoile) is sometimes used in branding, signage, or media to create a distinctive visual identity, though it is not standard orthography.

In French, l'étoile refers to any star in the sky and, by extension, to objects or symbols named for their star-like qualities. As a toponym, L'Étoile is a recurring place name in French-speaking regions, used for towns, streets, and neighborhoods, reflecting the symbolic value of stars as guides or emblems of light.

In culture and commerce, L'Étoile may appear as a title for works in literature, film, or journalism, and as the name of organizations or businesses that wish to invoke illumination, excellence, or aspiration.

In astronomy and navigation, stars have historically served as navigational beacons and calendrical markers; the term L'Étoile carries that heritage in French-language contexts.

See also Étoile; L'Étoile du Nord; Etoile.