produits de luxe
The English phrase "luxury goods" is translated into French as produits de luxe.
This phrase refers to expensive items that are not necessary for daily life but are bought for pleasure or status.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of produits (products) and de luxe (of luxury).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun produit is singular when referring to a single luxury item, whereas produits is used for the plural. In the phrase produits de luxe, the word luxe remains singular because it functions as an abstract concept rather than a countable noun.
Did you know?
- French luxury branding often uses Maison (House) instead of entreprise or marque to describe the company creating produits de luxe.
- The word luxe can be used ironically in French to describe a small, unexpected comfort, such as calling a small piece of chocolate un luxe.
- In French, calling something a produit de luxe can sometimes carry a subtle social judgment. Depending on the tone, it can imply that the item is an unnecessary or even scandalous display of wealth.
Examples in context
- Stanley a fait fortune en faisant de la contrebande de produits de luxe entre Macao et la Chine.Stanley built his fortune smuggling luxury goods from Macau to China.This sentence shows the use of produits de luxe in the context of smuggling.Tatoeba #10116438 by lbdx, translation #8797638 by Hybrid
- Dans cette boutique, vous trouverez une sélection de produits de luxe.In this store, you will find a selection of luxury goods.
- Cette marque propose des articles haut de gamme vraiment exceptionnels.This brand offers truly exceptional high-end items.
- Les biens de luxe sont connus pour leur qualité supérieure et leur exclusivité.Luxury goods are known for their superior quality and exclusivity.
- Tu as vu les nouveaux produits de luxe de cette marque ? Ils sont incroyables !Have you seen the new luxury products from this brand? They are amazing!
- Elle ne veut acheter que des produits de luxe.She only wants to buy luxury goods.
- Cette boutique vend des produits de luxe très chers.This shop sells very expensive luxury goods.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are walking through a high-end shopping district.
- GabrielRegarde Léa, ce magasin de produits de luxe est magnifique.Look Léa, this luxury goods store is magnificent.
- LéaC'est vrai, mais c'est beaucoup trop cher pour moi.That's true, but it is much too expensive for me.
- GabrielOn peut juste entrer pour regarder.We can just go in to look.
- LéaD'accord, allons-y alors.Okay, let's go then.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
