Monsieur — meaning in English

English meaning

• gentleman noun A polite, well-mannered, or honorable man.
• lord noun A man who holds a title of nobility, or a ruler with power over others.
• lordship noun The rank, title, or condition of being a lord.
• mister noun A title of respect used before a man's name, usually written "Mr."
• sir noun A polite or respectful way to address a man, especially one of higher rank, a stranger, or a teacher.

Senses

Monsieur is used for these senses in English:

• Mr. (North America, Philippines, formerly or traditionally UK) Abbreviation of Mister.
• gentleman Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man.
• lord One possessing similar mastery over others; (historical) any feudal superior generally; any nobleman or aristocrat; any chief, prince, or sovereign ruler; in Scotland, a male member of the lowest rank of nobility (the equivalent rank in England is baron)
• lordship (hence, with "his" or "your", often capitalised) Title applied to a lord, bishop, judge, or another man with a title.
• mister Alternative spelling of Mister, especially when used as a form of address without a name.
• sir A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.

gentleman — full definition

1. noun A polite, well-mannered, or honorable man.
2. noun (formal or polite) A man, used respectfully regardless of manners.
3. noun Historically, a man of respectable birth or means who did not need to work for a living.

lord — full definition

1. noun A man who holds a title of nobility, or a ruler with power over others.
2. noun A title used for members of the British peerage, or as a form of address for certain officials.
3. name A title for God or Jesus Christ in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic tradition.
4. verb To act in a superior, bossy way toward others.

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