monde
Le monde est grand et plein de merveilles.
The world is big and full of wonders.
The Earth, including all countries, peoples, and natural features.
Il a voyagé dans le monde entier.
He traveled all over the world.
Can refer to the physical planet or the human society inhabiting it.
A particular sphere of activity or interest.
Le monde de la finance est complexe.
The world of finance is complex.
Often used with 'de' to specify a domain (e.g., 'le monde du cinéma').
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Gender and Usage
'Monde' is masculine and often used with definite articles (le monde).
Gold Rule
Plural Form
The plural 'mondes' is rare and usually refers to multiple worlds or domains.
Word Origin
From Old French 'mond' (12th century), from Latin 'mundus' (clean, elegant, then world).
Usage Notes
'Monde' can be used both literally (the physical Earth) and metaphorically (a domain of activity).