Also means
high-society
Usage Note
Mondain describes someone who moves in elite social circles or events that belong to high society. The feminine form is mondaine. Une soirée mondaine is a glitzy social gathering, while le monde mondain refers to fashionable society. It can carry a slightly ironic or snobbish connotation depending on context.
Examples
"Il fréquente les soirées mondaines de la capitale."
Natural Translation
He attends the fashionable parties of the capital.
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