"Monsieur" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Monsieurs [plural], Messieurs [plural]
Etymology: From French Monsieur. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|Monsieur}} French Monsieur Head templates: {{en-noun|s|Messieurs}} Monsieur (plural Monsieurs or Messieurs)
  1. Mister, especially in a French context. Categories (topical): Titles Synonyms: M.

Inflected forms

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