“Mr” in French

The equivalent of “Mr” in French is:

Monsieur

It is used before a man’s name or title as a polite form of address, just like “Mr.” in English.

Spelling and Pronunciation

• Monsieur – pronounced [mə-sjø]

• Abbreviation: M. (note: no “r” like in “Mr.”)

Example:
Bonjour, Monsieur Dupont.
Good morning, Mr. Dupont.

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Usage Notes

• Monsieur is always capitalized when used as a title.

• Unlike in English, the abbreviation is just “M.”, not “Mr.”

• Plural form: Messieurs (abbreviated as MM.)

Example:
Messieurs, dames, bonsoir !
Ladies and gentlemen, good evening!

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Related Forms

• Madame (Mme) – Mrs. / Ma’am

• Mademoiselle (Mlle) – Miss (less common now, considered outdated in formal use)

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10 usage examples with translations

1. Monsieur Martin est professeur.
   Mr. Martin is a teacher.

2. Excusez-moi, Monsieur, vous avez fait tomber votre portefeuille.
   Excuse me, sir, you dropped your wallet.

3. Je vous présente Monsieur Dubois.
   Let me introduce Mr. Dubois.

4. M. Lefèvre a appelé ce matin.
   Mr. Lefèvre called this morning.

5. Monsieur le directeur souhaite vous parler.
   The director would like to speak with you.

6. Monsieur, votre commande est prête.
   Sir, your order is ready.

7. Bonjour Monsieur, comment allez-vous ?
   Hello, sir. How are you?

8. M. et Mme Bernard sont arrivés.
   Mr. and Mrs. Bernard have arrived.

9. Un certain Monsieur Jacques vous attend à l’entrée.
   A certain Mr. Jacques is waiting for you at the entrance.

10. Merci, Monsieur. Bonne journée !
    Thank you, sir. Have a good day!