Mondain (en. Worldly)

/mɔ̃.dɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Concerning the pleasures and entertainments of high society.
Social soirées always attract a distinguished crowd.
Les soirées mondaines attirent toujours une foule distinguée.
Of a character or appearance that is in fashion, elegant.
She wore a fashionable dress that turned everyone's heads.
Elle portait une robe mondaine qui faisait tourner toutes les têtes.
Relating to social life, current affairs of the court and high society.
High society news is often a fascinating topic of conversation.
Les nouvelles mondaines sont souvent des sujets de conversation fascinants.

Etymology

From Latin 'mundanus,' meaning 'belonging to the world.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

worldly life
A lifestyle characterized by the pleasures and entertainments of high society.
vie mondaine
social circle
A group of people from high society who associate with each other.
cercle mondain
social events
Major social manifestations or gatherings.
événements mondains

Related Words

worldliness
The characteristic of being worldly, related to social elegance.
mondanité
worldly ones
People who live in an elegant and refined world.
mondaini
to make worldly
To make something more elegant or in line with social standards.
mondainiser

Slang Meanings

Refers to a person who is interested in fashion and trends.
This girl is really worldly; she knows all the latest trends.
Cette fille est vraiment mondaine, elle connaît toutes les dernières tendances.
Can also refer to a superficial behavior, focused solely on appearance.
He has a very worldly side; he cares more about his image than anything else.
Il a un côté très mondain, il se préoccupe plus de son image que d'autre chose.