Mademoiselle

See also: mademoiselle

French

Etymology

Capitalization of mademoiselle

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mad.mwa.zɛl/

Noun

Mademoiselle f (plural Mesdemoiselles or Mademoiselles)

1. A title or form of address for a girl or a young woman, Miss.

Usage notes

• Not used for an older woman unless she is clearly unmarried.
• As of February 21, 2012, the use of the word mademoiselle is prohibited from use in official forms and registries in France. ("‘Mademoiselle’ Exits Official France", "Mademoiselle is no longer an official French woman")

Synonyms

• M^lle