mademoiselle
“mademoiselle” means “señorita” in Spanish (referring to a young French woman).
señorita, profesora de francés
Also: mademoiselle
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Nuestra mademoiselle nos enseñó una canción en francés hoy.
B1Our (French) teacher taught us a song in French today.
La mademoiselle que conocimos en París era muy amable.
B2The young lady we met in Paris was very kind.
Buenos días, mademoiselle, ¿cómo está usted?
A2Good morning, Miss, how are you?
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If you are in a Spanish-speaking country and you call someone 'mademoiselle,' who are you likely talking to?
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Borrowed from French, where 'ma' means 'my' and 'demoiselle' means 'young lady.' It shares an ancient root with the Spanish word 'dama' (lady).
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mademoiselle' considered a Spanish word?
Not natively. It is a French word that is recognized and used by Spanish speakers in specific contexts, like French class or when discussing French culture.
How do you pluralize it in Spanish?
Most people simply add an 's' (mademoiselles) when speaking Spanish, though the correct French plural is 'mesdemoiselles'.