marquis-style
der Marquis, die Marquis
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marquis-style
A very rare, invariable adjective form that refers to the noble title Marquis and describes a particularly refined or elegant style. It is usually used as an attribute after a noun.
Das Hotelzimmer war mit einer Eleganz Marquis eingerichtet.
The hotel room was furnished with marquis-style elegance.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Marquis |
| genitive | des Marquis |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Marquis | die Marquis |
| accusative | den Marquis | die Marquis |
| dative | dem Marquis | den Marquis |
| genitive | des Marquis | der Marquis |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
This adjective is a rare exception. It is not declined, so it never takes an ending, and it always comes after the noun it describes.
Sie betrat den Raum mit einer Haltung Marquis.
She entered the room with a marquis-style bearing.
The use of 'Marquis' (marquis-style) as an adjective is very rare and belongs to an elevated, almost literary style. In normal everyday life, you will hardly ever hear or read this word.
Sein ganzer Auftritt war eine Inszenierung Marquis.
His entire appearance was a marquis-style performance.
The word derives from the French noble title 'Marquis'. It is meant to express a special, almost aristocratic elegance and refinement.
Er pflegte einen Lebensstil Marquis, obwohl er kein Geld hatte.
He cultivated a marquis-style way of life, even though he had no money.
