monsieur

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A man, especially a French gentleman.
noun
  1. Mister, especially in a French context.

Pronunciation

/məˈsjʊə(ɹ)/ /məˈsjɜː(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-monsieur.wav

Word forms

monsieur monsieurs messieurs

Etymology

From French monsieur. Doublet of monseigneur and monsignor.

Synonyms

M.

Related words

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