In France men are addressed as Monsieur and women as Madame or Mademoiselle. While a Monsieur is a monsieur no matter what, a Madame is a married woman and a Mademoiselle an unmarried woman.

Do French still say Mademoiselle?

PARIS (Reuters) - Official French documents will no longer force women to reveal their marital status by requiring them to choose the title Mademoiselle or Madame.

Whats the difference between Madame and Mademoiselle?

Madame (Mme) for a woman. The plural is Mesdames (Mmes). Mademoiselle (Mlle) is a traditional alternative for an unmarried woman. The plural is Mesdemoiselles (Mlles).

What is the meaning of Madame Mademoiselle?

Mademoiselle ([madmwazɛl]) is a French courtesy title, abbreviated Mlle, traditionally given to an unmarried woman. The equivalent in English is Miss. The courtesy title Madame is accorded women where their marital status is unknown.

Is it illegal to say Mademoiselle?

A town in Western France has banned the word mademoiselle - the French equivalent of miss. The move comes as feminist groups campaign for the word to be consigned to the dustbin of history everywhere. There are no longer any mademoiselles in the town of Cesson-Sevigne.

Why was mademoiselle banned?

Using the word mademoiselle, or miss, on official forms will be banned in France after prime minister François Fillon issued an instruction to all ministries to drop the term.

Should I use madame or mademoiselle?

The basic rule is simple. If the woman is married, you should say “madame” (even if she is a widow: once married, always “madame”.) If she isnt, you should say “mademoiselle”.

Whats the opposite of mademoiselle?

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When was mademoiselle banned?

2012 Now, as of January 1, 2012, “mademoiselle”—the French word denoting an unmarried woman—has been prohibited by the Breton municipality of Cesson-Sévigné. “It just seemed like a natural step for us,” Michel Bihan, the towns mayor, who was elected in 2008 on a platform of gender equality, told the BBC.

What is M in French?

In modern French, monsieur (plural messieurs) is used as a courtesy title of respect, an equivalent of English mister or sir. It can be abbreviated in M. (plural MM.), Mssr.

What is Mlle short for in French?

Mademoiselle, abbreviation Mlle, the French equivalent of “Miss,” referring to an unmarried female.