must
must-have
noun MËST Rare
Origin: English 'must' borrowed into French
Also means
must
Usage Note
Must is an anglicism used in French fashion, lifestyle, and marketing to describe something considered indispensable or essential. It is invariable — des must (no 's' added in most usage, though musts also appears). Equivalent phrases are un incontournable or un essentiel, which are preferred in formal writing.
Examples
"Ce sac est un vrai must cette saison."
Natural Translation
This bag is a real must-have this season.
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