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HOW TO PRONOUNCE

monsieur

/məsˈjɝ/

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What does monsieur mean?

noun

  1. Mister, especially in a French context.
More meanings (1)

noun

  1. (dated) A man, especially a French gentleman.

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IPA pronunciation

/məsˈjɝ/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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In the midst of his reverie he heard some one saying to him, “Will Monsieur do me the honor to follow me?”
Victor HugoLes MisérablesTranslated by Isabel Florence HapgoodProject Gutenberg ebook #135
If this Monsieur de Grandsaigne had ventured to take any liberty with her, she was old enough to take care of herself.
René DoumicGeorge Sand: Some Aspects of Her Life and WritingsTranslated by Alys HallardProject Gutenberg ebook #138
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“The honor is not less for me,” the young lady answered, “for I am sure monsieur has a great deal of taste.”
Henry JamesThe AmericanProject Gutenberg ebook #177
But, Monsieur, in default of better coin, I offer you in payment the assurance of my desire to do you humble service.
Michel de MontaigneEssays of Michel de Montaigne — CompleteTranslated by Charles CottonProject Gutenberg ebook #3600
“Ah, Monsieur,” said the Comtesse, as with a slightly trembling hand she conveyed her glass to her lips, “I scarcely dare to hope.”
Emmuska Orczy, Baroness OrczyThe Scarlet PimpernelProject Gutenberg ebook #60