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French in the Luxury Sector
Luxury, Hospitality, and Diplomatic French
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French in the Luxury Sector: LVMH, Hermès, Kering
Why French = Luxury?
France is the world capital of luxe: around 75% of the global luxury goods market is accounted for by French and Italian brands, with French brands dominating in fashion, beauty, and gastronomy.
Key groups:
- LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton): Louis Vuitton, Dior, Givenchy, Bulgari, Tiffany, Moët & Chandon, Hennessy, Sephora
- Kering: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Pomellato
- Hermès: the only independent family-owned company among the top luxury firms
- Chanel: independent, one of the most valuable brands in the world
- L'Oréal Luxe: Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, Giorgio Armani Beauty
Key Luxury Vocabulary
Fashion / Mode
| French | Translation |
|---|---|
| la haute couture | haute couture (unique handmade pieces) |
| le prêt-à-porter de luxe | luxury ready-to-wear |
| la maison (de mode) | fashion house |
| le créateur / le couturier | designer / couturier |
| la collection | collection |
| le défilé (de mode) | fashion show |
| l'ateliers | ateliers (couture production) |
| le savoir-faire | craftsmanship, expertise |
| l'artisanat d'excellence | masterful craftsmanship |
| la sellerie | leather craft (Hermès) |
Gastronomy
| French | Translation |
|---|---|
| la gastronomie / la haute cuisine | gastronomy / haute cuisine |
| le chef (étoilé) | (starred) chef |
| les étoiles Michelin | Michelin stars |
| le terroir | terroir (place of origin) |
| le millésime | vintage (for wine) |
| la cave à vins | wine cellar |
| le sommelier | sommelier |
| l'accord mets-vins | pairing of dishes and wines |
Communication in Luxury
Describing products:
- “Cet article est réalisé à la main dans nos ateliers.” — This item is handmade in our ateliers.
- “Chaque pièce est unique, fruit d’un savoir-faire transmis depuis des générations.”
- “La qualité des matières premières est au cœur de notre excellence.”
Client relationship:
- “Nous vous proposons une expérience sur-mesure.” — We offer you a bespoke experience.
- “Votre satisfaction est notre priorité absolue.” — Your satisfaction is our absolute priority.
- “Permettez-nous de vous accompagner dans ce choix.” — Allow us to accompany you in this choice.
Luxury in UAE and GCC
Dubai is one of the largest global markets for luxury goods. French brands are actively present:
- LVMH sales growth in the Middle East: +25%+ annually
- Boutiques in Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Avenue at Etihad Towers
- Key client: local HNWIs + tourists (Russians, Indians, Chinese, Saudis)
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