French word

luxe

Pronunciation

IPA/lyks/

Meaning

  • masculine nounluxury

Example

Le luxe coûte cher.

Luxury is expensive.

Illustration for luxe (luxury)

More examples

Elle préfère un luxe discret.

She prefers understated luxury.

Core concept

A calm, high-quality experience shaped by costly materials, elegant details, and exceptional comfort.

Common phrases

  • le luxe

    luxury

  • produits de luxe

    luxury products

  • marque de luxe

    luxury label

Similar words

confort: A state of physical ease and practical comfort in daily life.
qualité: Solid craftsmanship or materials that provide lasting use and satisfaction.
richesse: Abundant money, property, or material means.
élégance: Polished taste and refinement in appearance or conduct.

Definition in French

Impression de grande qualité et de raffinement associée à des objets, des lieux ou des services onéreux.

Word origin

The French noun luxe is based on Latin luxus, a word for excess or abundance, and is historically related to the family that includes luxueux.

Usage tips

  • The final x in luxe is pronounced like ks, and French u has a rounded vowel unlike the vowel in English 'luck'.

Opposites

Related words

  • luxueuxluxuriousadjective
  • luxueusementluxuriouslyadverb

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