HOW TO PRONOUNCE
mademoiselle
/ˌmædəməˈzɛl/
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What does mademoiselle mean?
noun
- A courtesy title for an unmarried woman in France or a French-speaking country.
- (humorous) A young woman or girl, especially one who is French or French-speaking.
- Alternative letter-case form of mademoiselle.
More meanings (1)
verb
- (rare) To address as mademoiselle.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˌmædəməˈzɛl/
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M. Myriel had arrived at D—— accompanied by an elderly spinster, Mademoiselle Baptistine, who was his sister, and ten years his junior.
The princess’ beautiful eyes with all their former calm radiance were looking with tender affection and pity at Mademoiselle Bourienne’s pretty face.
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Edna, with a motion or two, dragged herself on her knees before Mademoiselle Reisz, who took the glowing face between her two hands.
Nothing could have appealed to his imagination more than the possible adventures of a young lady endowed with the “material” of Mademoiselle Nioche.
"Mademoiselle," he said, "since you are pleased not to recognize me, I should like to say something to you in private, something very important."