French word

gamme

Pronunciation

IPA/gam/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrange

Example

Cette boutique a une large gamme de produits.

This store has a wide range of products.

Illustration for gamme (range)

More examples

La marque propose une gamme complète pour les enfants.

The brand offers a complete range for children.

Core concept

A product family displayed as a progression of features, quality, or price.

Common phrases

  • une gamme de produits

    a range of products

  • une gamme complète

    a complete range

Similar words

choix: A set of products or possibilities available to choose from.
assortiment: A group of products covering several types or categories.
sélection: A limited group of products chosen according to specific criteria.
éventail: A broad range of different types arranged across a wide span.

Definition in French

Suite d'options ou de niveaux proposés pour un même type d'article, allant des versions simples aux versions plus élaborées.

Word origin

The musical sense of French gamme developed from Medieval Latin gamma, borrowed from Greek gamma, and later broadened from ordered notes to other graded series.

Usage tips

  • In product language, haut de gamme and entrée de gamme are more idiomatic tier labels than direct patterns such as gamme haute.

Other meanings

  • product linenoun

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