monsieur
/mə.sjø/
1.
nounmasculineSing
title of respect used before a man's name (equivalent to 'Mr.')
sir (vocative, used to address a man politely)
Monsieur Dupont est attendu dans la salle de réunion.
Mr. Dupont is expected in the meeting room.
Synonyms:M.
2.
nounmasculineSing
a man
a gentleman
an adult male person
Notes
GENERAL INFO
Monsieur (m.) means "sir," "Mr.," or "gentleman." It is a masculine noun.
USAGE
It is used as a formal title before a man's surname (e.g., "Monsieur Dubois"). It also serves as a polite address when speaking to a man (e.g., "Bonjour, monsieur.").
TRAPS
The plural of monsieur is "messieurs." When addressing multiple men, you must say "Messieurs." Do not confuse it with the incorrect "monsieurs."
