luxury translation

Speaking the Language of Luxury

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In luxury, every word matters. Carefully crafted language can evoke desire, express heritage, and create an emotional bond with a client, but translation missteps—the wrong tone of voice or lexical choice—can disrupt the delicate image a brand has built over decades.

Translating for luxury isn’t just about converting words, it’s about capturing a brand’s essence and expressing it authentically in another language.

Brand Immersion

To write for a luxury brand, it’s important to understand its universe. That means going beyond style guides to explore the brand’s heritage and milestones, learn the language of craftsmanship, and observe how the brand presents itself.

Over the years, I’ve deepened this understanding by visiting various client headquarters, exploring museums and archives, and studying the vision of successive creative directors. These first-hand experiences allow me to translate with insight and precision and guide my team to find the brand’s voice.

Listening and Training

Listening is at the heart of this work. By tuning in to how designers, marketers, and creatives talk about their work, I capture not only what the brand says, but how it says it—and how that language expresses priorities and vision. This knowledge gets passed on through training sessions on brand terminology, careful review and feedback on projects, and ongoing adaptation as collections and campaigns evolve. This ensures every translation is consistent, authentic, and aligned with the brand’s identity.

Language as Craftsmanship

The same care that goes into creating a luxury piece should be reflected in the words that bring it to life. Through immersion, listening, and guidance, I ensure that when a brand speaks another language, it still sounds like itself: elegant, precise, and unmistakably true to its essence.

Language Coaching in the Luxury Industry: Behind the Scenes

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Working with international luxury houses is about much more than fashion or retail. It’s about storytelling, cultural nuance, and delivering a seamless experience to clients who expect the highest standards. And language plays a central role in that experience.

Over the past years, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with leading global brands in the luxury sector. My role goes far beyond simple translation: I act as a language coach and communication partner, ensuring that every English interaction reflects the brand’s values and excellence.

What does that look like in practice?

  • Precision in Style and Vocabulary
    Luxury communication requires a delicate balance: descriptive but never overdone, evocative yet concise. I work with teams to refine product descriptions, marketing content, and internal communications so that English texts feel as polished as their French originals.
  • Executive Coaching
    Senior professionals often need to present ideas, negotiate, or host events in English. I provide bespoke coaching sessions to prepare them for high-stakes situations—whether that means rehearsing a keynote presentation, refining answers for international press interviews, or simulating client meetings.
  • Integrated Support
    Sometimes my role includes adapting a PowerPoint presentation into English and then coaching the presenter on delivery. This integrated approach ensures not only that the message is correct, but also that it is delivered with confidence and clarity.
  • Team Training
    In hospitality and retail, English is the bridge between staff and international clients. I design small-group workshops that focus on client-facing communication, helping teams use English naturally, with the grace and precision expected in luxury service.

Why it matters

For international brands, English is not just a tool—it’s often the pivot language that connects teams, markets, and clients worldwide. When the English is off-brand, the message is diluted. But when it’s carefully managed, it enhances the global prestige of the house.

How I can help you

If you’re a professional or company working in high-end sectors—whether in fashion, culture, hospitality, or beyond—I can help you:

  • Deliver presentations that resonate with international audiences.
  • Strengthen your professional English in meetings, negotiations, and correspondence.
  • Support your teams in offering fluent, client-focused service in English.
  • Ensure that your communication reflects the same standard of excellence that defines your brand