monsieur

[ muhs-yur; French muh-syœ ]

noun

, plural mes·sieurs [meys-, yurz, mes, -erz, me-, syœ].

1. the conventional French title of respect and term of address for a man, corresponding to Mr. or sir.

monsieur

/ məsˈjɜː; məsjø /

noun

1. a French title of address equivalent to sir when used alone or Mr when placed before a name

Word History and Origins

Origin of monsieur¹

1490–1500; < French: literally, my lord (originally applied only to men of high station); sire

Word History and Origins

Origin of monsieur¹

literally: my lord

Example Sentences

“Whichever monsieur pleases,” he replied, with an angelic smile.

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Or, as Olivier Saillard, the curator of the exhibit and the director of Palais Galliera calls him: Monsieur Alaïa.

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Eight years later, Valjean has assumed a new identity as Monsieur Madeleine, a wealthy and benevolent factory owner.

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One of the strongest of all these films is Monsieur Lazhar, one of the five nominees for best foreign language film of 2011.

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Monsieur Lazhar is based on a play by Evelyne De La Cheneliere that consisted of a monologue by the character of Lazhar.

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Then the door opened, the portiere was swept aside, and Anselme announced "Monsieur de Garnache."

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Here is a chair, Monsieur Arden; but you can hardly see it until your eyes have grown a little accustomed to our crpuscula.

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Monsieur,” growls the baron, “stone walls have ears, you say if only they had tongues; what tales these could tell!

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Yet, Monsieur Arden, I have discovered some of the best treasures the house contained, and they are at present in this room.

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I am afraid, Monsieur le Marquis, that I shall be interfering with your arrangements?

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Related Words

• mister