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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA formal, old-fashioned French title of respect for someone important, like a prince or bishop.
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Word forms
- Plural
- monseigneurs, messeigneurs
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Etymology
From Middle French monseigneur, literally "my lord" — a doublet of "monsieur" and "monsignor."
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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.".
