luxueux
/lyk.sɥø/
The English phrase luxurious is translated into French as luxueux.
The word luxueux is used to describe something that is very fine and comfortable.
Meaning: very fine and comfortable (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is luxueux, which is also the form used for the masculine plural. The feminine singular form is luxueuse, while the feminine plural is luxueuses.
How do you pronounce it?
/lyk.sɥø/
Did you know?
- The word luxe was historically associated with the Latin 'luxuria', which referred more to excess and lust than to the high-end goods we associate with 'luxury' today.
- While luxueux describes the quality of an object, the French often use the expression jouir de grands privilèges to describe the actual state of living a luxurious lifestyle.
- In French, the word luxe is often paired with excès to describe a 'luxurious' lifestyle that has become wasteful or immoral, reflecting a historical cultural suspicion of over-indulgence.
Examples in context
- Un luxueux tapis recouvrait le sol.A luxurious carpet covered the floor.This sentence shows how to use luxueux to describe a carpet.Tatoeba #8027033 by Aiji, translation #7929070 by AlanF_US
- L'opossum aime ramasser de petites choses brillantes, comme des morceaux de verre ou des bouchons de bouteilles en métal, pour orner son nid « luxueux ».The opossum loves to collect small shiny things, like pieces of glass or metal bottle caps, to ornament its "luxurious" nest.This sentence uses luxueux in a metaphorical sense to describe an animal's nest.Tatoeba #8399909 by marioo, translation #8399911 by marioo
- L'hôtel était indescriptiblement luxueux.The hotel was luxurious beyond description.This sentence demonstrates how to describe a hotel using luxueux.Tatoeba #1138360 by adlerq, translation #49884 by CM
- Les hôtels cinq étoiles offrent des services luxueux et raffinés.Five-star hotels offer luxurious and refined services.
- La salle de bal était décorée de façon somptueuse pour la réception.The ballroom was lavishly decorated for the reception.
- Le restaurant propose une cuisine raffinée et un cadre luxueux.The restaurant offers refined cuisine and a luxurious setting.
- J'adore ton nouvel appartement, il est vraiment chic et élégant.I love your new apartment, it's really chic and elegant.
- Cette boutique propose des articles de mode haut de gamme.This store offers high-end fashion items.
- Les clients du spa peuvent profiter de soins de luxe.Spa clients can enjoy luxurious treatments.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are checking into a high-end hotel.
- NathanRegarde cet appartement, il est vraiment luxueux !Look at this apartment, it is truly luxurious!
- EmmaOui, le mobilier est magnifique.Yes, the furniture is magnificent.
- NathanC'est le voyage le plus luxueux de ma vie.This is the most luxurious trip of my life.
- EmmaOn a bien raison de se faire plaisir.We are right to treat ourselves.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “luxurious” translations and entries luxueux, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
