Mademoiselle
[mɑːdmwɑː'zel] or [mædəm(w)ə'zɛl]
Definition
(n.) A French title of courtesy given to a girl or an unmarried lady, equivalent to the English Miss.
(n.) A marine food fish (Sciaena chrysura), of the Southern United States; -- called also yellowtail, and silver perch.
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Definition
n. a courteous form of address to a young lady: Miss.
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Examples
- That mademoiselle has made good use of her time, and the result is charming, replied Laurie, bowing with his hand on his heart and an admiring look. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Mademoiselle, like most Belgian ladies, was specially skilful with her needle. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- She was aware of Mademoiselle standing near, like a little French beetle, observant and calculating. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Mademoiselle, I know this service would be more retired than that which I have quitted. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Qu'est-ce que c'est, Mademoiselle? Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Mademoiselle Hortense eyes him with a scowl upon her tight face, which gradually changes into a smile of scorn, You are very mysterieuse. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I think Mademoiselle Lucy will now confess that the cord and gallows are amply earned; she trembles in anticipation of her doom. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- She heard me out without interruption and then said with her pretty accent and in her mildest voice, Hey, mademoiselle, I have received my answer! Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I don't care for the fairy: you said it was mademoiselle you would take to the moon? Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- Mais, Mademoiselle, asseyez-vous, et ne bougez pas--entendez-vous? Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Bon voyage, Mademoiselle. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Discharge, too, cries mademoiselle furiously, by her ladyship! Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I will prove you, repeats mademoiselle in her former whisper. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Do not dismiss me so soon, mademoiselle! Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Mademoiselle, I will--no matter, I will do my utmost possible in all things. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
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