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bon ton
[
bon
ton
;
Fr.
baw
n
taw
n
]
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bon ton
/
ˈbɒn ˈtɒn
;
Fr.
bɔ̃ ˈtɔ̃
/
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[
bon
ton
;
Fr.
baw
n
taw
n
]
Show IPA
noun
1.
good or elegant form or style.
2.
something regarded as fashionably correct:
The bon ton in this circle is to dress well and know influential people.
3.
fashionable society.
Origin:
1765–75;
<
French:
literally, good tone.
See
boon
2
,
tone
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bon ton
(bɔ̃ tɔ̃)
—
n
1.
sophisticated manners or breeding
2.
fashionable society
[literally: good tone]
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