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   Mad·e·moi·selle

   /ˌmad(ə)m(w)əˈzel/

   

   noun

   • 1. a title or form of address used of or to an unmarried French-speaking woman: "Mademoiselle Rossignol"
   • ▪ a young Frenchwoman.
   • ▪ a French governess.
   • ▪ a female French teacher in an English-speaking school.

   Word Origin French, from ma ‘my’ + demoiselle ‘damsel’.

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   Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of mademoiselle, a French title for an unmarried woman. Find out how to cite, share, and play with this word on Merriam-Webster.com.

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   Mademoiselle or demoiselle ([də.mwa.zɛl]) is a French courtesy title, abbreviated Mlle or Dlle, traditionally given to an unmarried woman. The equivalent in English is " Miss ". The courtesy title " Madame " is accorded women where their marital status is unknown.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › mademoiselleMADEMOISELLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Mademoiselle definition: a French title of respect equivalent to “Miss”, used in speaking to or of a girl or unmarried woman: Mademoiselle Lafitte.Abbreviation. See examples of MADEMOISELLE used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › mademoiselleMADEMOISELLE in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MADEMOISELLE translate: miss, Miss. Learn more in the Cambridge French-English Dictionary.

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   Apr 14, 2024 · Learn the meaning, usage and history of the French word mademoiselle, which can be a courtesy title, a form of address or a verb. Find out why it is no longer used in official forms and registries in France.

8. www.thoughtco.com › mademoiselle-1372248Using 'Mademoiselle' and 'Miss' in French - ThoughtCo

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   Jul 17, 2019 · Mademoiselle is a traditional way of addressing young and unmarried women in French, but it is also considered sexist and outdated by some people. Learn about its usage, alternatives, and the government ban on official documents.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › mademoiselleEnglish translation of 'Mademoiselle' - Collins Online Dictionary

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   Learn how to use the French word mademoiselle, which can mean Miss, Madam, or thank you, in different contexts and languages. See example sentences from the Collins Corpus and other sources.

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    What does Mademoiselle mean in French?

    • Mademoiselle ( [madmwazɛl]) or demoiselle ( [də.mwa.zɛl]) is a French courtesy title, abbreviated Mlle or Dlle, traditionally given to an unmarried woman. The equivalent in English is "Miss". The courtesy title "Madame" is accorded women where their marital status is unknown.

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    Are married women addressed as Madame or Mademoiselle?

    • Married women are addressed as madame, as are older women. Young and unmarried women are addressed as mademoiselle. As in English, these titles are capitalized when used in conjunction with a person's name. They are also capitalized when functioning as proper pronouns in French and can be abbreviated:

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    Is Madelle a substitute for Mademoiselle?

    • The form madelle (a blend of madame and mademoiselle) has been suggested as a replacement, but never caught on. Instead, madame is used regardless of marital status. “ mademoiselle ”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.

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    What does a Revoir Mademoiselle mean?

    • Au revoir mademoiselle. Goodbye, miss. Elle a 60 ans et encore mademoiselle ! (Translation of mademoiselle from the GLOBAL French-English Dictionary © 2018 K Dictionaries Ltd) Could you ask Miss Smith to type this letter? Excuse me, miss. Could you tell me how to get to Princess Road?

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