Example: La haute société parisienne influençait la politique au XIXe siècle.
Definition
"La haute société" refers to the social class composed of the wealthiest and most influential people in a society, often associated with aristocracy, high social status, and significant political or cultural power, especially in historical contexts like 19th-century Paris.
The phrase "la haute société" comes from French, where "haute" means 'high' and "société" means 'society.' It originally described the upper echelons of social hierarchy, emphasizing their elevated status above common society. Did you know? This term has long been used to denote elite social circles, especially in European history.
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