The term 'Monde' (Fashionable Society) is often used to refer to the upper echelons of society, particularly in France. It is derived from the French word for 'world' and is used to describe the wealthy and influential members of society who are seen as trendsetters and arbiters of taste. The term is often associated with the Haut Monde, which is a subset of the Monde and refers to the highest levels of society, such as royalty, nobility, and the very wealthy.