Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent is the French name for the luxury fashion brand founded by Yves Saint Laurent.
Did you know?
- The brand's name is synonymous in France with the 'le smoking' jacket, a term Yves Saint Laurent used to feminize the masculine 'tuxedo'.
- In French, the name Laurent shares its roots with the word laurier, meaning 'laurel', a plant used to make crowns for victors in antiquity.
- In high-fashion contexts in France, the name is treated as a proper noun and rarely modified by articles, unlike other French nouns.
Examples in context
- Elle porte une robe Saint Laurent.She is wearing a Saint Laurent dress.
- J'ai vu une publicité pour Saint Laurent.I saw an advertisement for Saint Laurent.
- Ce sac est de la marque Saint Laurent.This bag is from the Saint Laurent brand.
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are looking at a fashion magazine in a cafe.
- NathanRegarde ce nouveau sac Saint Laurent.Look at this new Saint Laurent bag.
- EmmaIl est magnifique, Nathan.It is magnificent, Nathan.
- NathanTu penses qu'il est trop cher ?Do you think it is too expensive?
- EmmaC'est toujours le cas pour Saint Laurent.That is always the case for Saint Laurent.
