noun
mademoiselle
ma-duhm-wuh-ZEHL
Mademoiselle (noun) means a polite title for an unmarried woman or young girl, especially in France. Example: “The waiter greeted her with "Bonjour, mademoiselle.”
noun
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A polite title for an unmarried woman or young girl, especially in France.
"The waiter greeted her with "Bonjour, mademoiselle.""
"She was addressed as mademoiselle throughout her stay in Paris."
How to use mademoiselle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe French equivalent of "Miss", used for unmarried women.
When to use it
Used in English mainly for effect or when discussing French culture, rather than as everyday address.
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Word forms
- Plural
- mademoiselles, mesdemoiselles
- Third person singular
- mademoiselles
- Past tense
- mademoiselled
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from French, literally "my damsel".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for mademoiselle
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What does “mademoiselle” mean?
The word “mademoiselle” means a polite title for an unmarried woman or young girl, especially in France. In plain terms, the French equivalent of "Miss", used for unmarried women.
How do you pronounce “mademoiselle”?
“Mademoiselle” is pronounced ma-duhm-wuh-ZEHL (/ˌmæ.dəm.wəˈzɛl/ in IPA).
How do you use “mademoiselle” in a sentence?
Here is “mademoiselle” used in a sentence: “The waiter greeted her with "Bonjour, mademoiselle.".”
What part of speech is “mademoiselle”?
“Mademoiselle” is a noun.
Where does the word “mademoiselle” come from?
The word “mademoiselle” comes from French. Borrowed directly from French, literally "my damsel".
