English–French

“high-society” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/mɔ̃dɛ̃/

Example

Elle apprécie la vie mondaine.

She enjoys life in high society.

Illustration for mondain (high-society)

How to say “high-society” in French

“High-society” in French is mondain.

A polished social world where status, etiquette, and appearances shape public life.

Full entry for mondain: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with mondain

La presse parle souvent des cercles mondains.

The press often talks about high-society circles.

Tips for using mondain

  • English mundane usually means ordinary or dull, not socially sophisticated, so it is not a reliable translation of mondain in this sense.

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