Demoiselles (en. Young ladies)

[de.mwa.zɛl]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A term designating a young girl or young woman, often of noble status.

The maidens of the court dressed elegantly.

Les/demoiselles de la cour s'habillaient avec élégance.

Used to address a woman with respect.

Hello, ladies, how are you?

Bonjour, mesdemoiselles, comment allez-vous ?

Can refer to people in general in a light context.

The maidens had fun all night.

Les demoiselles se sont amusées toute la nuit.

From Old French 'demoiselle', a diminutive of 'dame', meaning a little lady or a young girl.

ladies

A term used to address several young women with respect.

mesdemoiselles

bridesmaids

Women who assist a bride during a wedding.

demoiselles d'honneur

businesswoman

Young woman employed, often in an office context.

demoiselle d'entreprise

bridesmaid

Woman chosen by the bride to assist her.

demoiselle d'honneur

lady

A term designating a woman of certain dignity.

dame

miss

Polite form to address an unmarried young woman.

mademoiselle

A party among young women.

We are organizing an evening among maidens.

On organise une soirée entre demoiselles.

Elegant young women.

Look at those ladies, they are chic!

Regarde ces demoiselles, elles sont chic !