Exclusive (en. Exclusive)

/ɛksklu.ziv/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Reserved for a particular group.
This event is reserved for an exclusive audience.
Cet événement est réservé à un public exclusif.
That excludes, that does not admit other things.
The policy of this company is exclusive.
La politique de cette entreprise est exclusive.
Of brand or superior quality.
He wears exclusive brand clothing.
Il porte des vêtements de marques exclusives.
That does not allow room for other elements.
His vision was exclusively centered on profit.
Sa vision était exclusivement centrée sur le profit.

Etymology

From the Latin 'exclusivus' which means 'to exclude'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exclusive club
A club that only accepts selected members.
club exclusif
exclusive information
Information that is only published by a specific media outlet.
information exclusive
exclusive product
A product that is only available in a certain location.
produit exclusif

Related Words

inclusive
That includes, that admits everyone.
inclusif
exclusion
The action of excluding, of not admitting.
exclusion

Slang Meanings

A coveted and hard-to-obtain product or service.
This car model is really exclusive.
Ce modèle de voiture est vraiment exclusif.
A person who behaves arrogantly, as if they are above others.
He has an exclusive attitude towards people.
Il a un attitude exclusive envers les gens.