mademoiselle
Americannoun
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(often initial capital letter) a French title of respect equivalent to “Miss”, used in speaking to or of a girl or unmarried woman: Mlle.
Mademoiselle Lafitte.
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a French governess.
noun
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a young unmarried French girl or woman: usually used as a title equivalent to Miss
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a French teacher or governess
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of mademoiselle
1635–45; < French; Old French ma damoisele my noble young lady; see madame, damsel
Example Sentences
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For actor Whitney Peak, who is the new new face of Chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle fragrance, the event was a chance to speak to some of her favorite filmmakers.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2023
What was working at Mademoiselle in the 1960s like?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2022
Victor Dapremont, a sales manager for the Mademoiselle Hotel in Paris, said he was "very surprised" when the French government tightened travel restrictions.
From BBC • Dec. 17, 2021
In 1983, Karl Lagerfeld, the label’s longtime creative director, subtly updated the 2.55, replacing the simple twist Mademoiselle clasp with interlocking C’s, and would go on to make other modifications.
From New York Times • Oct. 11, 2021
“I beg your pardon,” offered Edna, in some embarrassment, for she should have remembered that Mademoiselle Reisz’s avoidance of the water had furnished a theme for much pleasantry.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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