noun

monseigneur

mon-seh-NYUH

Monseigneur (noun) means a French honorific title used to address a person of high rank, especially in earlier centuries. Example: “The courtiers bowed and addressed him as Monseigneur.”

noun

A French honorific title used to address a person of high rank, especially in earlier centuries.

"The courtiers bowed and addressed him as Monseigneur."

How to use monseigneur

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA formal, old-fashioned French title of respect for someone important, like a prince or bishop.

Easily confused with

monsieur → monsignor →

Word forms

monseigneurs plural, messeigneurs plural

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Etymology

From Middle French monseigneur, literally "my lord" — a doublet of "monsieur" and "monsignor."

Origin: Middle French

Rhymes for monseigneur

fleur voyeur masseur amateur liqueur Pasteur Lafleur saboteur monsieur grandeur raconteur chauffeur

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Frequently asked questions

What does “monseigneur” mean?

The word “monseigneur” means a French honorific title used to address a person of high rank, especially in earlier centuries. In plain terms, a formal, old-fashioned French title of respect for someone important, like a prince or bishop.

How do you pronounce “monseigneur”?

“Monseigneur” is pronounced mon-seh-NYUH (/mɒnˈsinjəɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “monseigneur” in a sentence?

Here is “monseigneur” used in a sentence: “The courtiers bowed and addressed him as Monseigneur.”

What part of speech is “monseigneur”?

“Monseigneur” is a noun.

Where does the word “monseigneur” come from?

The word “monseigneur” comes from Middle French. From Middle French monseigneur, literally "my lord" — a doublet of "monsieur" and "monsignor.".