noun

monsieur

muh-SYOOR

noun

A French title equivalent to "Mister," used to address or refer to a man.

"Bonsoir, Monsieur, table for two?"

How to Use Monsieur

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe French word for "Mister" or "sir."

Easily confused with

monseigneur → monsignor →

monsieurs plural, messieurs plural, Monsieurs plural, Messieurs plural

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Bonsoir, _____, table for two?

From French monsieur, literally "my lord" — a doublet of "monseigneur" and "monsignor."

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