Monsieur (en. Sir)

/mɔ.n.sjœ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Term used to respectfully address a man.

Mr. Dupont is my neighbor.

Monsieur Dupont est mon voisin.

Used to indicate a man in general.

This gentleman won the prize.

Ce monsieur a gagné le prix.

Derived from the Old French 'monsieur', a combination of 'mon' and 'sieur', meaning 'my lord'.

Mr. Everybody

Refers to someone who is banal, ordinary.

Monsieur tout le monde

Mr. Mayor

A way to address a mayor.

Monsieur le maire

Mr. and Mrs.

A formal way to refer to couples.

Monsieur et madame

madame

Polite term for addressing a woman.

madame

mademoiselle

Polite term for a young woman.

mademoiselle

lord

Indicates a noble or powerful person.

seigneur

Monsieur, used sarcastically to refer to a pretentious man.

Look at that man who thinks he can do anything!

Regarde ce monsieur qui se croit tout permis !

Used to criticize a man who gives orders.

Oh, Mr., it's not up to you to decide.

Oh, le monsieur, c'est pas à vous de décider.