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couturier

fashion designer

noun koo-too-RYEH Rare

Also means

dressmaker

Usage Note

Couturier refers specifically to a high-fashion designer in the tradition of Parisian haute couture. The feminine form is couturière, which more commonly denotes a seamstress or dressmaker. La haute couture is a legally protected French term.

Examples

"Ce couturier présente sa nouvelle collection à Paris."

Natural Translation

This fashion designer is presenting his new collection in Paris.

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