Word
marque
Phoneticsmar·que
US/ˈmɑɹk/
UK/mˈɑːk/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a brand of product, especially a car. You use it for well-known names with a strong reputation.
n. a brand or make of a manufactured product, especially a motor vehicle, distinguished by name and reputation.
Examples
“She drives a famous French car marque.”
“The dealership adds a new luxury marque to attract buyers looking for high-end electric cars.”
“Although the marque once symbolized hand-built British luxury, its recent models share platforms with mass-market cars.”
Examples
simple
“She drives a famous French car marque.”
contextual
“The dealership adds a new luxury marque to attract buyers looking for high-end electric cars.”
complex
“Although the marque once symbolized hand-built British luxury, its recent models share platforms with mass-market cars.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “marque” in context.
Verb
01. acquire marque
“The German giant acquired the British marque in 1998.”
verb + noun
02. launch marque
“The group will launch a new marque focused on EVs.”
verb + noun
03. marque competes
“The marque competes directly with Bentley and Rolls-Royce.”
noun + verb
04. marque returns
“After a decade away, the marque returns with a new lineup.”
noun + verb
05. marque unveils
“The marque unveiled its first fully electric SUV yesterday.”
noun + verb
Adjective
06. historic marque
“Bugatti is a historic marque with a legendary racing heritage.”
adj + noun
07. iconic marque
“Mini is an iconic marque loved by drivers worldwide.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. car marque
“Toyota is the world's best-selling car marque.”
noun + noun
09. owner of marque
“The current owner of the marque plans major investment.”
noun + prep + noun
10. a luxury sports marque
“Maserati is positioned as a luxury sports marque.”
11. a prestigious british marque
“Aston Martin remains a prestigious British marque admired worldwide.”
12. compete under the same marque
“Both teams will compete under the same marque next season.”
Real-World Examples
“The event was meant to herald Jaguar's future as a luxury all-electric marque , but it triggered a furious backlash in the press and on social media.” “Stellantis – owners of the Vauxhall, Fiat, Peugeot and Citroen marques – has taken a 20% stake in Chinese EV maker Leapmotor and production of the Chinese brand started in Poland two years ago.” Etymology
Borrowed from French marque. Doublet of mark. Ultimately cognate with marquee.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
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