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"World" in French: monde
le monde
World in French is le monde, masculine: le monde entier, voyager autour du monde. Tout le monde means everybody. Monde can also mean people or society in context.
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How to pronounce monde
Say it
luh MOHND
/mə̃d/
Monde: mohnd, nasal on. Soft final d often light.
"World" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le monde | the world Planet, society. | Planet, society. |
| tout le monde | everybody Very common set phrase. | Very common set phrase. |
| le monde entier | the whole world Emphasis. | Emphasis. |
| dans le monde | in the world Global scope. | Global scope. |
How to use monde in real life
- 1Travel dream
Je veux voir le monde avant quarante ans.
I want to see the world before I'm forty.
Voir le monde = travel widely.
- 2Group plans
Tout le monde est prêt pour partir ?
Is everybody ready to leave?
Tout le monde = everyone.
- 3News chat
Le monde change très vite en ce moment.
The world is changing very fast right now.
Le monde as society/planet.
Mistakes English speakers make with monde
Incorrect: La monde est grand.
Correct: Le monde est grand.
Monde is masculine: le monde.
Incorrect: All the monde est là.
Correct: Tout le monde est là.
Say tout le monde for everybody.
Good to know
Tout le monde is one of the first set phrases you hear. Le Monde is also France's major newspaper — context tells newspaper vs planet.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a long trip
ChatPal
Tu veux vraiment faire le tour du monde ?
Do you really want to go around the world?
You
Oui, voir le monde me motive beaucoup.
Yes — seeing the world really motivates me.
ChatPal
Alors on commence petit, puis le monde entier.
Then we start small, then the whole world.
You
Marché conclu.
Deal.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "World" in French
How do you say world in French?
Le monde (masculine).
How do you say everybody?
Tout le monde.
How do you say around the world?
Autour du monde / le tour du monde.
How do you pronounce monde?
Nasal mohnd.
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