What does the cryptic crossword clue "Talented Frenchman designing a de luxe mansard (9,5)" mean?

The definition is "Talented Frenchman". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of A + DE + LUXE + MANSARD = ALEXANDRE DUMAS; definition: "Talented Frenchman" The answer is ALEXANDRE DUMAS.

Talented Frenchman designing a de luxe mansard (9,5)

Times Cryptic #28639 | 24 Across | 2023-06-26 flower

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