Vogue (en. Vogue)

/voɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A popular trend or fashion.
The new vogue of organic clothing is very appreciated.
La nouvelle vogue des vêtements bio est très appréciée.
A movement or direction in the artistic or cultural field.
The vogue of realism marked the 19th century.
La vogue du réalisme a marqué le XIXe siècle.
The set of characteristics of an era.
This work is very representative of the vogue of its time.
Cette œuvre est très représentative de la vogue de son temps.

Etymology

From Old French 'vogue', meaning navigation according to the wind, symbolizing movement or influence.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in vogue
To be fashionable or in the current trend.
être dans la vogue
to go with the vogue
To adapt to the current fashions or trends.
aller avec la vogue
to make the vogue
To work on making something popular or fashionable.
faire la vogue

Related Words

voguette
A small word or style in vogue.
voguette
voguish
Which is in line with current trends or fashions.
voguish

Slang Meanings

To be in the know
This song is super trendy; it's really in the know.
Cette chanson est super tendance, elle est vraiment dans le coup.
In fashion
Her shoes are very fashionable this season.
Ses chaussures sont trop à la mode cette saison.