French Conversation · Level 103
60 words
French word
vogue
Pronunciation
IPA/vɔg/
Meaning
- feminine nounfashion
Example
Cette robe est en vogue.
This dress is in fashion.
More examples
La vogue du moment favorise les tenues décontractées.
The current trend favors casual outfits.
Core concept
A style carried by a crowd for a limited time, like a current that draws many people along.
Common phrases
être en vogue
be in fashion
la vogue du moment
the current trend
Similar words
mode: A widely accepted style in clothing or everyday life.
tendance: A tendency for behavior or ideas to move in a particular direction.
Definition in French
Mouvement populaire ou mode adoptée par un grand nombre de personnes pendant une période limitée.
Word origin
French vogue developed from voguer, "to sail", extending movement on water into the idea of a fashion spreading through society.
Usage tips
- Vogue is feminine, and en vogue is a fixed expression; everyday French often uses à la mode or tendance instead.
Other meanings
- popularitynoun