sir in French
sir in French is seigneur, monsieur — sir means a polite or respectful way to address a man, especially one of higher rank, a stranger, or a teacher.
sir in French
seigneur
monsieur
A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.
What does "sir" mean?
-
noun A polite or respectful way to address a man, especially one of higher rank, a stranger, or a teacher.
"Excuse me, sir, is this seat taken?"
-
noun The title used before the first name of a knight.
"He was knighted and is now known as Sir Paul."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in French.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the French meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in French
sir in a sentence
- Excuse me, sir, is this seat taken?
- Yes, sir, right away.
- He was knighted and is now known as Sir Paul.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "sir" in French?
"sir" in French is seigneur, monsieur. sir means: A polite or respectful way to address a man, especially one of higher rank, a stranger, or a teacher.
How do you use "sir" in a sentence?
Example: "Excuse me, sir, is this seat taken?" In French, "sir" is seigneur, monsieur.
Are there other ways to say "sir" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "sir": seigneur, monsieur.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
