Tony (en. Tony)

/ˈtoʊni/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is fashionable or chic.
This restaurant is very tony, it always attracts the trendy crowd.
Ce restaurant est très tony, il attire toujours les branchés.
Related to a privileged environment.
This neighborhood is known for its tony shops and upscale cafes.
Ce quartier est connu pour ses magasins tony et ses cafés raffinés.
Of superior or luxurious quality.
She is wearing a tony dress that cost a fortune.
Elle porte une robe tony qui a coûté une fortune.

Etymology

Of American origin, derived from the British slang 'tony', meaning elegant.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be tony
To be fashionable or chic.
être tony
tony neighborhood
A luxury or prestigious neighborhood.
quartier tony
to eat tony
To eat at a high-end restaurant.
manger tony

Related Words

chic
Synonym of elegance, often in the fashion field.
chic
refined
Evokes a quality of sophistication and taste.
raffiné
trendy
Indicates a tendency to follow current fashions.
branché

Slang Meanings

A style that draws attention ostentatiously.
Her way of dressing is very tony, she never goes unnoticed.
Sa façon de s'habiller est très tony, elle ne passe jamais inaperçue.
A venue or event favored by influential people.
The appearance of celebrities gives a tony vibe to the party.
L'apparition des célébrités donne une ambiance tony à la fête.