monde
/mɔ̃d/
The English word "world" is translated into French as monde.
While monde can refer to the physical, inhabited planet, in colloquial contexts, le monde can refer to people or a crowd. Additionally, the idiomatic phrase tout le monde is used to mean "everyone" rather than "all the world".
Meaning: inhabited planet (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The expression il y a du monde is an idiomatic way to indicate that a place is crowded or that there are many people present.
How do you pronounce it?
/mɔ̃d/
Did you know?
- The word monde was originally a 'learned' form created by scholars to avoid confusion with the word mont, which means 'mountain'.
- The word monde is used in French to refer to different social strata, such as le grand monde for the upper class.
- The expression le bout du monde is used to describe a place that is extremely remote, similar to the English 'the end of the earth'.
Examples in context
- Le monde a changé.The world has changed.This sentence is useful for showing how monde is used to talk about the world changing.Tatoeba #1494921 by sacredceltic, translation #1494827 by Spamster
- Ainsi va le monde.That's the way of the world.This sentence shows the phrase used in the expression "That's the way of the world."Tatoeba #11034745 by lbdx, translation #11013594 by sundown
- Dieu créa le monde.God created the world.This sentence shows the use of monde in a religious or creative context.Tatoeba #128634 by TRANG, translation #269624 by CK
- Le monde est en constante évolution.The world is constantly evolving.
- Les conflits politiques peuvent avoir des conséquences sur le monde .Political conflicts can have consequences on the world.
- La musique de cet artiste est connue dans le monde entier .This artist's music is known worldwide.
- Tout le monde a adoré le nouveau film.Everyone loved the new movie.
- Je t'attendrai jusqu'à la fin du monde .I'll wait for you until the end of the world.
- La terre est pleine de merveilles.The world is full of wonders.
- Nous devons prendre soin de notre terre .We must take care of our world.
- L'univers de la mode est en constante évolution.The world of fashion is constantly changing.
- Voyager nous permet de découvrir le globe .Traveling allows us to explore the world.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are looking at a map of the globe.
- NathanRegarde toute la beauté de ce monde.Look at all the beauty of this world.
- ChloéC'est vrai, le monde est magnifique.It's true, the world is magnificent.
- NathanIl y a tant de pays à découvrir.There are so many countries to discover.
- ChloéOui, j'aimerais voyager partout dans le monde.Yes, I would like to travel everywhere in the world.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry monde, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries monde, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
