écarté, -e, set off from, spread apart.
écarter, to turn aside, push aside, scatter; separate; s'--, to stand aside, step aside.
échapper, to escape; s'--, to escape, get away.
écharpe, f., scarf.
échelle, f., ladder; side (of a sleigh).
échine, f., spine, backbone.
éclair, m., flash.
éclaircir (s'), to become bright or cheerful.
éclairer, to light the way for; hold the light for; enlighten, give information.
éclat, m., burst, splinter; -- de voix, yelp; -- de rire, burst of laughter.