French translation of mademoiselle is 
mademoiselle

Meaning of "mademoiselle" in English

In English, "mademoiselle" is a term borrowed from French, traditionally used to address or refer to a young, unmarried woman or girl. The term is akin to "Miss" in English and denotes a certain level of formality and respectfulness. While it once held widespread use, it is now less common in English contexts due to shifts toward using more inclusive language. Nonetheless, "mademoiselle" may still appear in cultural or historical references, often evoking a sense of elegance or romance associated with French etiquette.

Meaning of "mademoiselle" in French

In French, "mademoiselle" is used as a formal title of address for an unmarried woman or a young girl. Historically, it represented the counterpart to "madame," used for married women. However, in recent years, there has been a move towards refraining from using "mademoiselle" in official contexts in favor of "madame," regardless of marital status, to promote gender equality. Despite this, "mademoiselle" is still used in specific cultural or social settings, maintaining its association with youth and unmarried status.

Pronunciation of "mademoiselle" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˌmæd.mwəˈzel/

Pronunciation Variations: In English, pronunciation might vary slightly depending on the speaker's familiarity with French phonetics. While some may pronounce it more closely to the French original, others might anglicize the pronunciation. However, the standardized pronunciation remains consistent across regions.

Pronunciation of "mademoiselle" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /mad.mwa.zɛl/

Pronunciation Variations: Pronunciation in French remains quite consistent, although there might be slight variations in accent or emphasis, particularly between different French-speaking regions. The Parisian accent tends to have a slightly lighter pronunciation compared to other French regions.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. Mademoiselle Dupont kindly assisted us with our travel arrangements.
   (Mademoiselle Dupont nous a gentiment aidés avec nos arrangements de voyage.)

2. The dance was led by a charming mademoiselle from the local school.
   (La danse a été dirigée par une charmante mademoiselle de l'école locale.)

3. He always greeted her with a polite "mademoiselle."
   (Il la saluait toujours avec un poli "mademoiselle.")

4. Mademoiselle, may I take your coat?
   (Mademoiselle, puis-je prendre votre manteau ?)

5. The novel features a clever mademoiselle who solves mysteries.
   (Le roman met en scène une mademoiselle astucieuse qui résout des mystères.)

6. Our guide, Mademoiselle Lemaire, explained the history of the château.
   (Notre guide, Mademoiselle Lemaire, a expliqué l'histoire du château.)

7. Mademoiselle Marie is famous for her delicious pastries.
   (Mademoiselle Marie est célèbre pour ses délicieuses pâtisseries.)

8. The young mademoiselle was applauded for her performance.
   (La jeune mademoiselle a été applaudie pour sa performance.)

9. Please address your request to Mademoiselle Bernard.
   (Veuillez adresser votre demande à Mademoiselle Bernard.)

10. The letter was addressed to Mademoiselle Claire.
    (La lettre était adressée à Mademoiselle Claire.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "mademoiselle" in English

Synonyms: miss, lass, young lady, maiden, girl, damsel.

Antonyms: madame, mistress, woman, matron.

Similar Words: lady, gentlewoman, belle, debutante, ingenue.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "mademoiselle" in French

Synonyms: demoiselle, jeune fille.

Antonyms: madame, dame.

Similar Words: -

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