Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mademoiselle
Noun
/ˌmædəˈmɔɪˌzɛl/
Definition
A French term used to refer to an unmarried woman.
Examples
- The waiter addressed her as mademoiselle when taking her order.
- She dreamed of becoming a mademoiselle in Paris.
Meaning
It literally translates to ‘miss’ in English, often used as a polite way to address young women.
Synonyms
- Miss
- Young lady
