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Webster 1913 Edition
Mademoiselle
‖
Maˊde-moiˊselle′
,Noun.
pl.
Mesdemoiselles
(#)
. 1.
A French title of courtesy given to a girl or an unmarried lady, equivalent to the English
Miss
. Goldsmith.
2.
(Zool.)
A marine food fish (
Sciaena chrysura
), of the Southern United States; – called also yellowtail
, and silver perch
. Webster 1828 Edition
Mademoiselle
MADEMOISELLE
,Noun.
Definition 2024
Mademoiselle
Mademoiselle
See also: mademoiselle
French
Noun
Mademoiselle f (plural Mesdemoiselles or Mademoiselles)
- A title or form of address for a girl or a young woman, Miss.
Usage notes
- Not used for an older woman unless she is clearly unmarried.
Synonyms
mademoiselle
mademoiselle
See also: Mademoiselle
English
Noun
mademoiselle (plural mademoiselles or mesdemoiselles)
Translations
courtesy title for an unmarried woman in France or a French-speaking country
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French
Etymology
ma + demoiselle Contraction of ma demoiselle (my little lady).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /mad.mwa.zɛl/
Noun
mademoiselle f (plural mesdemoiselles or mademoiselles)
- Miss (as a form of address)
Noun
mademoiselle f (plural demoiselles)
- Miss (as a title with a name)
Usage notes
As of February 21, 2012, the use of the word mademoiselle is prohibited from use in official forms and registries in France. ("‘Mademoiselle’ Exits Official France", "Mademoiselle is no longer an official French woman")