Monsieur
Parisian polite address
Monsieur is the French equivalent of Mister, used as a title of respect before a man's name or as a form of polite address.
In English contexts, it often signals French nationality or setting: Monsieur Dupont will see you now.
The plural is Messieurs, abbreviated MM. or Messrs.
Of or from Paris's nation
- ParisianOf France's capital
- FrancophoneFrench language user
- FranceWestern European republic
- bonjourFrench word for hello
oui · merci · baguette · café · croissant · Gallic · accent · language
Middle-class and conventional
- nobleTitled or virtuous
- refinedPurified or cultured
- eliteSuperior select group
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
cultured · upper-class · dignified · elegant · society · salon · château · estate
Formal male address
- misterFine spray device
- gentlemanCourteous, honorable man
- titleFormal honorific or name
- addressSpeak to formally
courtesy · formal · salutation · respect · politeness · etiquette · distinguished · proper
One who serves tables
- maître d'Chief dining room attendant
- conciergeGuest services attendant
- butlerChief domestic servant
- valetPersonal servant or parker
attendant · hospitality · restaurant · hotel · server · sommelier · service · establishment
French
Of or from Paris's nation
- ParisianOf France's capital
- FrancophoneFrench language user
- FranceWestern European republic
bonjour · oui · merci · baguette · café · croissant · Gallic · accent · language · continental
bourgeois
Middle-class and conventional
sophisticated · cultured · upper-class · dignified · elegant · society · salon · château · estate · landed
sir
Formal male address
address · courtesy · formal · salutation · respect · politeness · etiquette · distinguished · proper · deferential
waiter
One who serves tables
valet · attendant · hospitality · restaurant · hotel · server · sommelier · service · establishment · guest
Poirot
Fictional Belgian detective
- protagonistStory's central figure
- novelNew and unusual
- filmMovie or coating
character · detective · inspector · Agatha Christie · Chaplin · mystery · sleuth · classic · vintage · cinematic