vogue
/vɔɡ/feminine
The English phrase 'vogue' can be translated into French as vogue. If unsure, use vogue. Wiktionary also lists mode.
Meaning: the prevailing fashion or style (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| vogue | /vɔɡ/ | feminine |
| mode | /mɔd/ | feminine |
The word refers to the prevailing fashion or style. You can use the expression en vogue as an adjective to specify that something is in fashion or trendy. Additionally, the idiomatic phrase être en vogue is used to describe something that is currently popular or fashionable. You can also use à la mode to denote something fashionable or trendy.
Which one should you use?
While vogue refers to the state of being in style, la mode is a more common way to refer to fashion or a specific trend.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun vogue is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/vɔɡ/
Did you know?
- The word vogue originally referred to the act of rowing or the movement of a boat on the water.
- The French word for 'fashion', mode, shares its root with the English word 'mode', as in a 'mode of operation'.
- While 'fashion' in English is often a general term, the French word mode can also refer to a specific 'way' or 'manner' of doing something.
Examples in context
- Les membres de chaque classe acceptent comme idéal de respectabilité le mode de vie à la mode dans la classe juste au-dessus de la leur, et ils appliquent leurs énergies afin d'atteindre cet idéal.The members of each stratum accept as their ideal of decency the scheme of life in vogue in the next higher stratum, and bend their energies to live up to that ideal.This sentence is useful for seeing how mode is used to describe a scheme of life.Tatoeba #425553 by Scott, translation #425544 by Scott
- Cette robe est vraiment à la mode cette saison.This dress is really in fashion this season.
- Les petites lunettes de soleil sont une tendance populaire en ce moment.Small sunglasses are a popular trend right now.
- Ce designer est connu pour ses créations toujours en vogue.This designer is known for his/her always fashionable creations.
- Ce style est très en vogue actuellement.This style is very much in vogue right now.
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are talking about fashion trends.
- EmmaTu penses que les pantalons larges sont encore en vogue ?Do you think wide-leg pants are still in vogue?
- LucasOui, je crois que c'est très populaire en ce moment.Yes, I think it's very popular right now.
- EmmaJe vais en acheter une paire alors.I'll buy a pair then.
- LucasC'est une bonne idée, Emma.That's a good idea, Emma.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vogue” translations and entries vogue, mode, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mode, vogue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
