mademoiselle

Meanings

• noun

  A young unmarried woman, especially in French-speaking countries.

  - "The mademoiselle served us delicious croissants."
  - "Mademoiselle Dupont is a renowned fashion designer."

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Rhymes

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demoiselle , gazelle , belle , cellar , felicity , velvet

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Variants

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mademoiselle , mademoiselles , mesdemoiselles , silver perch , silver perches , yellowtail

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Etymology

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French: madame (ma'madam) + mademoiselle (ma'demoiselle, 'young madam').

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mademoiselle' is derived from the French words 'madame' (ma'madam') and 'demoiselle' (ma'demoiselle, 'young madam').

2. In French culture, it is customary to use the title 'mademoiselle' when addressing an unmarried woman, regardless of her age.

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Related Concepts

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1. madame: The title for a married woman in French.

2. monsieur: The title for a man in French.

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Culture

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In French culture, the title 'mademoiselle' is used as a polite form of address for unmarried women. It is also used in literature, particularly in works set in France, to denote young women.

How to Memorize "mademoiselle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a young, unmarried woman. Imagine her wearing a fancy dress and a hat. Try to remember her polite demeanor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mademoiselle' with the image of a young, unmarried woman. You can also associate it with the sound of the French language.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Mademoiselle is a young lady' to remember the meaning of the word.

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