Mlle.

or Mlle.

abbreviation for

1. Mademoiselle.

Mlle

noun

1. the French equivalent of Miss

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mlle.¹

from French Mademoiselle

Example Sentences

The title of the inaugural TriBeCa show, “Outlaw Aesthetics,” advertised “downtown” loud and clear, as did the interruptive arrival on opening night of the artist Lorraine O’Grady in her debut turn as Mlle Bourgeoise Noire.

From New York Times

So did the first appearance of Lorraine O’Grady’s celebrated performance piece, “Mlle Bourgeoise Noire.”

From New York Times

The smorgasbord of attractions on offer included a Grand Troupe of French and Spanish dancers, including Mlle.

From Washington Post

One, a pastel by Edgar Degas titled “Portrait of Mlle. Gabrielle Diot” that was taken by the Nazis from a home in France in 1940, is known to have been sold in the mid-1970s to an unknown Swiss collector.

From Seattle Times

“Parissienne from the tips of her dainty boots to the crown of her saucy little felt hat, Mlle. Bouillot is one of the gayest, most striking personalities at the conference,” according to the Washington Times on Nov. 6, 1919.

From Washington Post