Mademoiselle

Pronunciation: /mad.mwɑˈzɛl/

Definitions of mademoiselle

noun a French term of address or title used for an unmarried woman or girl

Example Sentences

A1 The mademoiselle at the bakery always greets me with a smile.

A2 I asked the mademoiselle for directions to the nearest museum.

B1 The mademoiselle who works at the hotel speaks multiple languages fluently.

B2 As a mademoiselle in Paris, she was known for her elegant fashion sense.

C1 The mademoiselle, a talented pianist, performed at the prestigious concert hall.

C2 The renowned fashion designer was once a young mademoiselle with big dreams.

Examples of mademoiselle in a Sentence

formal The mademoiselle requested a glass of champagne at the elegant soirée.

informal Hey mademoiselle, do you want to grab a coffee sometime?

slang That mademoiselle is always the life of the party.

figurative She danced with the grace of a mademoiselle in a ballroom.

Grammatical Forms of mademoiselle

• plural: mademoiselles
• comparative: more mademoiselle
• superlative: most mademoiselle
• present tense: is mademoiselle
• future tense: will be mademoiselle
• perfect tense: has been mademoiselle
• continuous tense: is being mademoiselle
• singular: mademoiselle
• positive degree: very mademoiselle
• infinitive: to be mademoiselle
• gerund: being mademoiselle
• participle: mademoiselle

Origin and Evolution of mademoiselle

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'mademoiselle' originated in France.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to address an unmarried woman of noble or upper-class status, 'mademoiselle' has evolved over time to be used more broadly to address any young or unmarried woman in French-speaking countries.