The Beau Monde?

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In terms of the French Revolution, what was the "Beau Monde?"

I found out it means "Beautiful World" in French, but what, actually, was it? A group of people? A philosophy? I have no idea, please help! I need to know soon!

2007-01-07 11:03:53 · 2 answers · asked by Answer 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages

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in terms of the french revolution,what beau monde means,
in the late 1700s, in fashionable society, the so-called Beau Monde were demanding independence, the French Revolution was brewing,causing major upheaval among the British nobility.

2007-01-07 11:27:19 · answer #1 · answered by Byzantino 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

the "Beau Monde" refers to VIP's, the best people according to some criteria (either wealth, knowledge, fame, beauty.....)

2007-01-07 21:06:48 · answer #2 · answered by fabee 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋