UNITÉ 1 LEÇON 1A: Mister, Misses / Mrs., Miss

Question 1

Monsieur

Answer 1

“Sir” / “Mister”

(masculine)

• This is used when speaking to a male.
• If you know the name of the person, you would use his last name.

Ex. Monsieur Tayman

• In writing, you would use the abbreviation “M.”

Ex. M Tayman

Question 2

Mademoiselle

Answer 2

“Miss”

(feminine / informal / unmarried)

• This is used when speaking to a female that you know.
• If you know the name of the person, you would use her last name.

Ex. Mademoiselle Lucas.

• In writing, you would use the abbreviation “Mlle.”

Ex. Mlle Lucas

Question 3

Madame

Answer 3

“Misses” / “Mrs.”

(feminine / formal / married or unmarried)

• This is used when speaking to a female that is unfamiliar to you.
• If you know the name of the person, you would use her last name.

Ex. Madame Lucas.

• In writing, you would use the abbreviation “Mme.”

Ex. Mme Lucas