Synonyms for monsieur


Grammar : Noun
Spell : muh s-yur; French muh-syœ
Phonetic Transcription : məsˈyɜr; French məˈsyœ

Top 10 synonyms for monsieur Other synonyms for the word monsieur

Définition of monsieur

Origin :
  • 1510s, from French monsieur, from mon sieur "my lord," from sieur "lord," shortened form of seigneur (see monseigneur) It was the historical title for the second son or next younger brother of the king of France.
  • As in mister : noun mr.
  • As in sir : noun mister
Example sentences :
  • At last she thought she might speak, wishing simply to say: "Thank you, Monsieur."
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • Ah, Monsieur, there was never anything equal to that in the whole world.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • With only whiskers nobody could take Monsieur for anything but an Englishman.
  • Extract from : « Camps, Quarters and Casual Places » by Archibald Forbes
  • Monsieur, you are aware that the Germans are going to-morrow morning?
  • Extract from : « Camps, Quarters and Casual Places » by Archibald Forbes
  • If Monsieur the Director of the Circus comes now he will go in the special car.
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • "A thousand pardons, Monsieur—" he cried from beneath his shelter, as he read my face.
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • "She is the only thing I have left to love, Monsieur," he answered, calmly.
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • "The nephew of the Sultan, Monsieur—" he answered, instantly.
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • "Monsieur, my prayer is to deserve my bonheur," said Monsieur Giraud.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • I forgot to say that Monsieur Liancourt called on you yesterday about his own affairs.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Antonyms for monsieur

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