mannequin vedette
The English phrase 'top model' is translated into French as mannequin vedette.
The term refers to a highly successful and famous fashion model.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take an 's', resulting in mannequins vedettes.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often assume mannequin refers to a plastic store display. In French, mannequin is the standard word for a human fashion model.
Did you know?
- The word mannequin is a masculine noun in French, regardless of whether the person being described is a woman.
- The word vedette comes from the Italian 'vedetta', which literally means 'lookout' or 'one who watches'.
- The French fashion industry often uses the word égérie to describe a model who is the exclusive face of a luxury brand.
Examples in context
- Ce défilé mettra en scène les meilleurs mannequins vedettes du pays.This fashion show will feature the top models of the country.
- Elle rêve de devenir le prochain top model français.She dreams of becoming the next top model in France.
- C'est l'une des top models les plus en vogue en ce moment.She is one of the most trendy top models right now.
- Ce mannequin vedette travaille pour de grandes marques.This top model works for major brands.
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are looking at a fashion magazine.
- EmmaRegarde cette photo, elle est magnifique !Look at this photo, she is magnificent!
- LucasC'est vrai, c'est un mannequin vedette internationale.True, she is an international top model.
- EmmaElle a l'air si élégante sur le podium.She looks so elegant on the runway.
- LucasC'est normal, elle est la meilleure dans son domaine.That's normal, she is the best in her field.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mannequin, vedette, CC BY-SA 4.0.
