mademoiselle

Everyday

1. (French) «Mademoiselle» is the French word for «Miss», used for a girl or young unmarried woman; it sounds like «mad-mwa-ZELL» to an English ear. tree →
2. In English it is used in stories and jokes to sound French, or for a French governess or teacher. tree →

In the lessons

In French lessons it is a polite title: «Bonjour, mademoiselle». In France it is used less now; many people say «madame» to all women. Phrases: «Bonjour, mademoiselle», «Mademoiselle Dupont».

Examples

• (French) «Bonjour, mademoiselle!» means «Hello, miss!» tree →
• Our French teacher is called Mademoiselle Martin. tree →
• In the story, the little girl was called Mademoiselle by the waiter. tree →
• (French) «Merci, mademoiselle» means «Thank you, miss». tree →
• Mademoiselle is like Miss in English. tree →
• Madame is like Mrs or Ms. tree →
• The French nanny in the book was known as Mademoiselle. tree →
• Short form: Mlle. tree →

Note

Not an English word, though English speakers know it. Plural: mesdemoiselles. Short form Mlle. Spelled with one d and «moiselle». Many people in France now prefer «madame» for every woman.