What does Monsieur mean?
Definitions for Monsieur
məˈsyœ; mɛˈsyœmon·sieur
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Princeton's WordNet
Monsieurnoun
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr'
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
MONSIEURnoun
A term of reproach for a Frenchman.
Etymology: French.
A Frenchman his companion;
An eminent monsieur, that, it seems, much loves
A Gallian girl. William Shakespeare, Cymbeline.
ChatGPT
monsieur
"Monsieur" is a French term often used as a form of address. It is equivalent to "Mr." or "Sir" in English and is typically used before a man's surname or title. It is a term of respect and is commonly used in social settings or in professional communication.
Webster Dictionary
Monsieurnoun
the common title of civility in France in speaking to, or of, a man; Mr. or Sir
Monsieurnoun
the oldest brother of the king of France
Monsieurnoun
a Frenchman
Etymology: [F., fr. mon my + Sieur, abbrev. of seigneur lord. See Monseigneur.]
Wikidata
Monsieur
Monsieur is an honorific title that used to refer to or address the eldest living brother of the king in the French royal court. It is also a customary French title of respect and term of address for a French-speaking man, corresponding to such English titles as Mr. or sir.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Monsieur
mŏ-sye′, n. sir: a title of courtesy in France=Mr in English (written M. or Mons.): the eldest brother of the king of France: a Frenchman generally—usually mounseer: a French gentleman:—pl. Messieurs (me-sye′).—Monsieur de Paris, the public executioner. [Fr.,—L. meus, my, senior.]
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Anagrams for Monsieur »
inermous
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Monsieur in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Monsieur in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of Monsieur in a Sentence
Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna of Russia:
I see, monsieur. The auxiliaries are the servants of the verbs. It's only poor 'avoir' which has to shift for itself.
Monsieur Dior was not a normal boss, he was like family, we loved him, admired him and respected him.
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