grand monde

French

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɡʁɑ̃ mɔ̃d/

Pronoun

grand monde

  1. (in the negative) a lot of people
    Coordinate term: grand-chose
    Il n’y a pas grand monde. ― There aren't a lot of people.

Usage notes
  • This is a negative-polarity item.

Noun

grand monde m (plural grands mondes)

  1. smart set, high society
    Synonyms: beau monde, belle société, haute société
    Coordinate terms: petit monde, petites gens
  2. (Louisiana) adult
    Synonym: adulte
    Coordinate term: petit monde
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