de luxe
/də lyks/
The English phrase "deluxe" is translated into French as de luxe.
de luxe is used to describe something that is fine in quality.
Meaning: fine in quality (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase de luxe functions as an invariable adjectival phrase, meaning it does not change its form to agree with gender or number.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid writing the phrase as a single word like the English "deluxe". In French, it must be written as two words: de luxe.
Did you know?
- In French, luxe can be used as a verb luxer to describe a joint that has popped out of place. This gives the word a surprising physical meaning far removed from 'luxury'.
- While de luxe denotes high quality, the term luxueux is often used to describe something that is ostentatious or overly flashy. Using the wrong one can change a compliment into a critique of someone's taste.
- The word luxe is a cognate of the English 'luxury' but its Latin root lūxus actually meant 'dislocation' or 'excess' before it came to mean wealth.
Examples in context
- Mon détecteur de faux compte version 3000 nouvelle génération, édition de luxe™ n'a reconnu aucun motif « à la bora » dans son comportement.My bora-fake-account-detector-3000-next-gen-deluxe-edition™ has recognized no "bora"-like pattern in his behaviour.Tatoeba #1270415 by sacredceltic, translation #1270412 by sacredceltic
- Notre hôtel propose des chambres de luxe.Our hotel offers deluxe rooms.
- Ce produit est de grande qualité.This product is deluxe/of great quality.
- Le restaurant propose des menus haut de gamme.The restaurant offers deluxe/high-end menus.
- C'est un hôtel de luxe.It is a luxury hotel.
- Nous avons réservé une suite de luxe.We booked a deluxe suite.
Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are looking at travel brochures in a café.
- ChloéRegarde cet hôtel de luxe à Paris.Look at this luxury hotel in Paris.
- LucasIl a l'air magnifique, Chloé.It looks magnificent, Chloé.
- ChloéTu veux y aller avec moi ?Do you want to go there with me?
- LucasOui, c'est une excellente idée.Yes, it is an excellent idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “deluxe” translations and entries de luxe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, luxe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
