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masculine
/mɔ̃.sjø/
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Translation
Mr (abbreviation of Monsieur)
Word origin
Written abbreviation of monsieur ('Mr, Sir'), from mon ('my') and sieur ('lord'), the latter from Latin senior ('elder'). The clipped form M. is the more usual French abbreviation.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- senior
- English cognates
- senior, sir, sire
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Examples
Dupont .
Mr Dupont is waiting for you in his office.
adressee Lefebvre.
The letter is addressed to Mr and Mrs Lefebvre.
Martin, - aujourd'hui ?
Good morning Mr Martin, how are you today?
Martin l' collège .
Mr Martin has taught history at the secondary school for fifteen years.
adressée Leroy, .
The letter is addressed to Mr Leroy, on the third floor.
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