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    Mercédès (en. Mercedes)

    mɛʁ.se.dɛs

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Automobile manufacturer renowned for its luxury and performance cars.
    She bought a mercedes for its comfortable interior.
    Elle a acheté une mercédès pour son confortable intérieur.
    A symbol of prestige and refinement in the automotive field.
    Owning a mercedes is often considered a success.
    Posséder une mercédès est souvent considéré comme une réussite.
    A specific model of vehicles produced by the brand.
    The mercedes S-Class is known for its technological innovations.
    La mercédès Classe S est connue pour ses innovations technologiques.

    Etymology

    Name derived from Karl Benz, the founder of the brand, and from the goddess of grace, 'Mercedes'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a mercedes
    To be perceived as someone wealthy or influential.
    avoir une mercédès
    to drive a mercedes
    To enjoy an enviable social status.
    conduire une mercédès
    sports mercedes
    A model of car with high performance.
    mercédès de sport

    Related Words

    Benz
    Name of the founder who contributed to the development of the first automobiles.
    Benz
    luxurious
    Term describing the high level of comfort and quality associated with mercedes vehicles.
    luxueux
    performance
    A vehicle's ability to excel in terms of speed, acceleration, and handling.
    performance

    Slang Meanings

    Status seeking.
    He drives a mercedes, he just wants to show off.
    Il roule en mercédès, il veut seulement se montrer.
    Symbol of wealth.
    For some, owning a mercedes is all that matters.
    Pour certains, posséder une mercédès, c'est tout ce qui compte.