monsieur
the conventional French title of respect and term of address for a man, corresponding to Mr. or sir.
Origin of monsieur
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How to use monsieur in a sentence
“Whichever monsieur pleases,” he replied, with an angelic smile.
Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the Show | Robert W. Chambers | February 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOr, as Olivier Saillard, the curator of the exhibit and the director of Palais Galliera calls him: monsieur Alaïa.
Azzedine Alaïa Retrospective Opens at Palais Galliera in Paris | Sarah Moroz | September 27, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTEight years later, Valjean has assumed a new identity as monsieur Madeleine, a wealthy and benevolent factory owner.
‘Les Miserables’ Is New Frontrunner for Best Picture Oscar | Marlow Stern | November 26, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTOne of the strongest of all these films is monsieur Lazhar, one of the five nominees for best foreign language film of 2011.
‘Monsieur Lazhar’ Tackles Immigration in Imaginative Canadian Film | Stephen Farber | April 13, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTmonsieur Lazhar is based on a play by Evelyne De La Cheneliere that consisted of a monologue by the character of Lazhar.
‘Monsieur Lazhar’ Tackles Immigration in Imaginative Canadian Film | Stephen Farber | April 13, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Then the door opened, the portiere was swept aside, and Anselme announced "monsieur de Garnache."
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniHere is a chair, monsieur Arden; but you can hardly see it until your eyes have grown a little accustomed to our crpuscula.
Checkmate | Joseph Sheridan Le Fanumonsieur,” growls the baron, “stone walls have ears, you say if only they had tongues; what tales these could tell!
Checkmate | Joseph Sheridan Le FanuYet, monsieur Arden, I have discovered some of the best treasures the house contained, and they are at present in this room.
Checkmate | Joseph Sheridan Le FanuI am afraid, monsieur le Marquis, that I shall be interfering with your arrangements?
British Dictionary definitions for monsieur
/ (French məsjø, English məsˈjɜː) /
a French title of address equivalent to sir when used alone or Mr when placed before a name
Origin of monsieur
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