🇫🇷 How to say

“world” in French

monde
Illustration of "world" in a French cultural setting
A colorful globe spins slowly on a desk, surrounded by open atlases and maps. Sunlight streams through the window, illuminating continents and oceans.

Usage note

Use 'monde' to talk about the physical planet or all people and places. It's a common word in everyday conversation, like in 'Bonjour tout le monde!' (Hello everyone!).

Examples

  • Le monde est grand.

    The world is big.

  • J'aime voyager dans le monde.

    I like to travel the world.

  • Il y a beaucoup de pays dans le monde.

    There are many countries in the world.

Quick check

What does "monde" mean?

  • A. world
  • B. street
  • C. hour
  • D. Friday

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