What is the French term for a 'couture' or high fashion collection?
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| 1 | What is the French term for a 'couture' or high fashion collection? |
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Haute couture |
| Literally means 'high sewing' in French, referring to custom-fitted, high-end fashion. |
| 2 | How do you say 'luxury brand' in French? | Marque de luxe | Literally 'brand of luxury.' |
| 3 | What is the French word for a limited-edition designer item? | Pièce en édition limitée | Think of 'limited edition' in English—'pièce' means 'piece.' |
| 4 | Translate 'luxury handbag' into French. | Sac à main de luxe | Sac à main = handbag; de luxe = luxury. |
| 5 | What term describes an exclusive shopping experience in a luxury boutique? | Shopping privé ou expérience de shopping exclusive | 'Privé' means private; 'expérience exclusive' emphasizes exclusivity. |
| 6 | How do you refer to a 'bespoke' or custom-made designer piece in French? | Sur-mesure | Literally 'over-measure,' indicating tailor-made items. |
| 7 | What is the French term for a 'fashion house' or 'designer label'? | Maison de couture | Literally 'house of couture.' |
| 8 | How do you say 'luxury watch' in French? | Montre de luxe | Montre = watch; de luxe = luxury. |
| 9 | What is the French term for 'couturier' or designer of haute couture? | Couturier | Pronounced 'koo-too-ree,' refers to a fashion designer specializing in haute couture. |
| 10 | Translate 'luxury accessories' into French. | Accessoires de luxe | Accessoires = accessories; de luxe = luxury. |
| 11 | What is the French term for a 'limited edition' collectible fashion item? | Article en édition limitée | Similar to 'pièce en édition limitée' but emphasizing 'article.' |
| 12 | How do you say 'luxury shopping' in French? | Shopping de luxe | De luxe = of luxury, modifies 'shopping.' |
| 13 | What is the French term for a 'ready-to-wear' luxury collection? | Prêt-à-porter de luxe | Literally 'ready-to-wear' for high-end fashion. |
| 14 | Translate 'luxury jewelry' into French. | Bijoux de luxe | Bijoux = jewelry; de luxe = luxury. |
| 15 | What is the French term for a 'brand ambassador' or 'brand representative'? | Ambassadeur de marque | Literally 'ambassador of brand.' |
| 16 | How do you say 'luxury boutique' in French? | Boutique de luxe | Boutique = shop; de luxe = luxury. |
| 17 | What is the French term for a 'limited-edition luxury watch'? | Montre de luxe en édition limitée | Combines 'luxury watch' and 'limited edition.' |
| 18 | Translate 'exclusive collection' into French. | Collection exclusive | Used to describe high-end, selective fashion lines. |
| 19 | What term describes an 'iconic' or 'timeless' luxury piece in French? | Pièce emblématique ou intemporelle | Emblématique = iconic; intemporelle = timeless. |
| 20 | How do you say 'luxury fashion show' in French? | Défilé de mode de luxe | Défilé = fashion show; de mode = of fashion. |
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