Christian Dior
Christian Dior is the French name for the luxury fashion house and its founder.
You may also see it referred to as La marque Dior, which means the brand Dior.
Did you know?
- When French people talk about the style Dior created in 1947, they use the term le New Look, which is an English phrase adopted into French fashion vocabulary.
- While Christian Dior is a proper name, French speakers often treat the brand as a feminine noun because it refers to une maison de couture (a couture house).
- French luxury brands often avoid the word 'brand' (marque) in their own prestigious marketing, preferring the word maison to emphasize history and craftsmanship over commerce.
Examples in context
- Elle porte une robe de Christian Dior.She is wearing a Christian Dior dress.
- J'aime beaucoup le style de Christian Dior.I really like the Christian Dior style.
- Ce sac coûte très cher chez Christian Dior.This bag is very expensive at Christian Dior.
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are looking at fashion magazines in a cafe.
- NathanRegarde cette publicité pour Christian Dior.Look at this advertisement for Christian Dior.
- LéaC'est magnifique, mais c'est trop cher pour moi.It is magnificent, but it is too expensive for me.
- NathanTu as raison, le luxe est hors de prix.You are right, luxury is overpriced.
- LéaOui, mais l'élégance de Christian Dior est incomparable.Yes, but the elegance of Christian Dior is incomparable.
