grand monde

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Pronunciation[edit]

Pronoun[edit]

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[edit]

  • This is a negative-polarity item.

Noun[edit]

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