This is the 4145th most frequent French word.
couture
The French word "couture" means "sewing" or "dressmaking" and can also refer to "high fashion" (haute couture).
In this sentence, 'couture' refers to the craft or profession of sewing and tailoring.
Elle a appris la couture pour créer ses propres vêtements.
She learned sewing to create her own clothes.
Here, 'couture' is used to denote high fashion or custom-fitted clothing design, often associated with prominent fashion designers.
La robe de haute couture était exposée dans la vitrine.
The haute couture dress was displayed in the shop window.
In this instance, 'couture' refers to the sewing line or seam in a piece of clothing.