Monde (en. World)

/mɔ̃d/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
All human beings.
The whole world is affected by climate change.
Le monde entier est affecté par le changement climatique.
The universe, nature, or everything that exists.
There are so many mysteries in the world.
Il y a tant de mystères dans le monde.
A specific social or cultural group.
She is part of the fashion world.
Elle fait partie du monde de la mode.

Etymology

From Latin 'mundus' meaning 'world' or 'universe'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The whole world
All countries or all people on the planet.
Le monde entier
Around the world
In many countries or different places.
À travers le monde
Traveling the world
Traveling to many countries.
Faire le tour du monde

Related Words

global
Concerning the whole world.
mondial
globalization
Process of integrating economies and cultures on a global scale.
mondialisation
socialite
Related to high society.
mondaine

Slang Meanings

The community or group of friends.
I am going out with the crew tonight.
Je vais sortir avec le monde ce soir.
People in general.
This movie appeals to people.
Ce film plaît au monde.