la
feminine
/ma.dmu.a.zɛl/
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Translation
Miss (abbreviation of Mademoiselle)
Word origin
Written abbreviation of mademoiselle ('Miss'), itself from ma ('my') and demoiselle ('young lady'), from Vulgar Latin domnicella, a diminutive of Latin domina ('lady').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- domina
- English cognates
- dame, domino, dominate
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Examples
Dupont professeure .
Miss Dupont is the new music teacher.
, - ?
Good morning Miss, may I help you?
adressee Martin.
The letter was addressed to Miss Martin.
Dupont accueille réception .
Miss Dupont greets us at reception every morning.
adressée Bernard .
A letter addressed to Miss Bernard is waiting on the table.
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