Definition

A title used in French to address a man, similar to 'mister' in English.

Example

The waiter addressed him as 'monsieur' when he took his order.

Conversation

Did you meet the new guy at the party last night?

Yeah, I did! He introduced himself as monsieur Dupont.

I thought he seemed really interesting.

He definitely has a unique background for sure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Monsieur** → The word originates from Old French *mon sieur*, which means 'my lord'. It is formed from "mon" (meaning my) and "sieur" (a variant of *seigneur*, meaning lord or master). The term is used as a polite form of address for a man.

Memory Tip

Think of 'my lord' ('mon sieur') to remember that 'monsieur' is a respectful way to address a man.

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