vintage
The English phrase 'vintage' can be expressed in French using vintage.
In French, the word vintage is used to describe something that has an enduring appeal or is considered classic.
Meaning: having an enduring appeal, classic (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Québec, the term vintage is often used as is.
Did you know?
- While vintage is common in fashion and design, the French word for a wine vintage is millésime. Using vintage to describe a bottle of wine would sound foreign to a native speaker.
- In France, the trend of le vintage is often linked to the concept of chineur, a person who hunts for treasures in flea markets like Les Puces de Saint-Ouen.
- The French word rétro is often used interchangeably with vintage, but rétro implies a style that imitates the past, whereas vintage refers to an actual object from that era.
Examples in context
- Cette montre est ancienne.This watch is vintage.
- Ce jukebox est vraiment rétro.This jukebox is truly vintage.
- J'adore ce style vintage.I love this vintage style.
- Ces baskets ont un look rétro super cool.These sneakers have a super cool retro look.
- Ces robes sont rétroThese dresses are retro
- Cette robe a un style vintage.This dress has a vintage style.
- J'adore l'esthétique vintage de ce café.I love the vintage aesthetic of this cafe.
- Il cherche un meuble vintage pour son salon.He is looking for a vintage piece of furniture for his living room.
Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are browsing in a second-hand shop.
- ChloéRegarde cette robe, elle est très vintage !Look at this dress, it is very vintage!
- LucasC'est vrai, elle a un look classique.It's true, it has a classic look.
- ChloéJe pense qu'elle m'irait bien.I think it would suit me well.
- LucasOui, c'est un super choix, Chloé.Yes, it is a great choice, Chloé.
