Synonyms for mademoiselle


Grammar : Noun
Spell : mad-uh-muh-zel, mad-mwuh-, mam-zel; French mad-mwa-zel
Phonetic Transcription : ˌmæd ə məˈzɛl, ˌmæd mwə-, mæmˈzɛl; French mad mwaˈzɛl

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Définition of mademoiselle

Origin :
  • mid-15c., "unmarried Frenchwoman," from French mademoiselle (12c.), from a compound of ma dameisele (see damsel), literally "young mistress."
  • As in girl : noun young female person
Example sentences :
  • The son of Monseigneur will in the autumn marry Mademoiselle de Voincourt.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • "Mademoiselle, I see, does not approve of such bourgeois diversions," said he.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • First, Mademoiselle, I must decide whether I choose to be paid.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • "Mademoiselle Gilder made a bargain with me yesterday," he said.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • But without doubt Madame, Mademoiselle's friend had forgotten the hour.
  • Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
  • Yes—Mademoiselle had charged her to remit the billet to Monsieur.
  • Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
  • No, no lady had visited Mademoiselle to-day: no one at all in effect.
  • Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
  • It is not only Monsieur that occupies himself with Mademoiselle.
  • Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
  • They ask for Mademoiselle, are consternated when they learn of her departing.
  • Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
  • I at once rose, and he continued, "Will you come into my office, Mademoiselle?"
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

Antonyms for mademoiselle

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