Christian Louboutin
Christian Louboutin is the name of a French luxury footwear designer and the brand that bears his name in French.
In a casual context, people may refer to the shoes themselves by using the colloquial form Louboutins.
Which one should you use?
Christian Louboutin is the proper name of the person and the brand, while Louboutins is an informal, colloquial or slang way to refer to the shoes produced by the brand.
Did you know?
- In French, the word talon used in talons rouges refers specifically to the heel of the shoe, but in a general sense, it can also mean the 'heel' of a foot or the 'stub' of a ticket.
- In French fashion circles, the term la semelle rouge (the red sole) is often used as a metonym for the brand itself, much like how English speakers might use 'Tiffany' to refer to jewelry.
- While the brand is iconic in France, the name Louboutin is not a common French surname, making the designer's name stand out linguistically within the French fashion landscape.
Examples in context
- Elle porte des chaussures Christian Louboutin.She is wearing Christian Louboutin shoes.
- J'adore le style de Christian Louboutin.I love the style of Christian Louboutin.
- Ce sac est de la marque Christian Louboutin.This bag is from the Christian Louboutin brand.
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are looking at a fashion magazine.
- LéaRegarde ces chaussures Christian Louboutin !Look at those Christian Louboutin shoes!
- HugoElles sont magnifiques, mais très chères.They are magnificent, but very expensive.
- LéaC'est le prix du luxe.That is the price of luxury.
- HugoC'est vrai, Christian Louboutin est unique.That is true, Christian Louboutin is unique.
