Monsieur
[mə'sjə:]
Definition
(noun.) used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr'.
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Definition
(n.) The common title of civility in France in speaking to, or of, a man; Mr. or Sir.
(n.) The oldest brother of the king of France.
(n.) A Frenchman.
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Definition
n. sir: a title of courtesy in France=Mr in English (written M. or Mons.): the eldest brother of the king of France: a Frenchman generally—usually mounseer: a French gentleman:—pl. Messieurs (me-sye′).—Monsieur de Paris the public executioner.
Editor: Rudolf
Examples
- Monsieur Tarzan has not expressed himself, said one of the party. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- Tell monsieur what kind of shoe it is, and the maker's name. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Monsieur curled his lip, gave me a vicious glance of the eye, and strode to his estrade. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Monsieur Tarzan sails for America tomorrow. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- Is there no old banker, no old business, no old servant, no old time, rising in your mind, Monsieur Manette? Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- I cannot forget old times, monsieur. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Père Silas is no romanciSt. Shall I tell Monsieur the tale? Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- The King took notice of her yesterday at the Tuileries, and we are all jealous of the attention which Monsieur pays her. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Only Monsieur's answer to deliver to the commissionaire. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- There is your opportunity, Monsieur Tarzan, bantered the Frenchman. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- What do you mean, Monsieur? Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- For example, then, said the little woman, what species of gift did Monsieur desire? Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- And dare I rely on Monsieur's regard? Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- I am cool now, said Monsieur the Marquis, and may go to bed. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- When Monsieur Rigaud laughed, a change took place in his face, that was more remarkable than prepossessing. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
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