Chanel
Chanel is the French way to say Chanel.
Chanel refers to the brand or name Chanel.
Did you know?
- The word chanel shares its roots with the English word 'channel', as both trace back to the Old French word for a pipe or a small conduit.
- In France, referring to someone as une Chanel can be a shorthand way to describe a person with a timeless, minimalist and sophisticated style.
- If you were looking for a 'channel' in the sense of a watercourse, you might find it spelled chenal in French, which is a common source of spelling confusion.
Examples in context
- Elle porte un parfum Chanel.She is wearing a Chanel perfume.
- J'aime beaucoup le style Chanel.I really like the Chanel style.
- C'est un sac Chanel.It is a Chanel bag.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are browsing a luxury boutique.
- GabrielRegarde cette robe Chanel, Léa.Look at this Chanel dress, Léa.
- LéaElle est magnifique, Gabriel.It is magnificent, Gabriel.
- GabrielEst-ce que tu l'aimes ?Do you like it?
- LéaOui, je l'adore.Yes, I love it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Chanel, CC BY-SA 4.0.