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bon ton

American  
[bon ton, bawn tawn] / ˈbɒn ˈtɒn, bɔ̃ ˈtɔ̃ /

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.

bon ton British  
/ bɔ̃ tɔ̃ /

noun

  1. sophisticated manners or breeding

  2. fashionable society

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Etymology

Origin of bon ton

1765–75; < French: literally, good tone. See boon 2, tone

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