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- [muh s-yur; French muh-syœ]
- /məsˈyɜr; French məˈsyœ/
- /məˈsjɜː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muh s-yur; French muh-syœ]
- /məsˈyɜr; French məˈsyœ/
Definitions of monsieur word
- noun plural monsieur the conventional French title of respect and term of address for a man, corresponding to Mr. or sir. 1
- noun monsieur A title or form of address used of or to a French-speaking man, corresponding to Mr. or sir. 1
- noun monsieur a French title of address equivalent to sir when used alone or Mr when placed before a name 0
- noun monsieur a man; gentleman 0
- noun monsieur French title, equivalent to Mr. or Sir 0
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Origin of monsieur
First appearance:
before 1490 One of the 26% oldest English words
1490-1500; < French: literally, my lord (orig. applied only to men of high station); see sire
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Parts of speech for Monsieur
noun
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pronoun
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conjunction
determiner
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monsieur popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for monsieur
noun monsieur
- king — one of the 12 paladins of Charlemagne. Compare Roland.
- title — a clause in the 1972 Education Act stating that no one shall because of sex be denied the benefits of any educational program of activity that receives direct federal aid.
- knight — Eric, 1897–1943, U.S. novelist, born in England.
- master — botmaster
- lord — a person who has authority, control, or power over others; a master, chief, or ruler.
Antonyms for monsieur
noun monsieur
- madam — (often initial capital letter) a polite term of address to a woman, originally used only to a woman of rank or authority: Madam President; May I help you, madam?
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