mesdemoiselles
Plural unmarried ladies
Mesdemoiselles is the plural of mademoiselle, the French title for an unmarried woman or girl—equivalent to "Miss" in English.
The word appears in formal or literary contexts, often with a touch of old-world courtesy or irony: Mesdemoiselles, your table is ready.
In contemporary usage, it feels deliberately quaint or theatrical.
Women, respectfully addressed
- sistersFemale kin or nuns
- debutantesWomen debuting socially
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- bevyAssembled group, often charming
coterie · classmates · bridesmaids · schoolgirls · chorus · troupe · ingénues
Respectful, considerate behavior
- addressSpeak to formally
- salutationExpression of goodwill
- politenessCourteous, respectful conduct
- formalityStrict observance of convention
genteel · debutantes · refinement · propriety · decorum · civility · deference · gallantry
ladies
Women, respectfully addressed
- sistersFemale kin or nuns
- debutantesWomen debuting socially
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
bevy · coterie · classmates · bridesmaids · schoolgirls · chorus · troupe · ingénues
courtesy
Respectful, considerate behavior
- addressSpeak to formally
- salutationExpression of goodwill
- politenessCourteous, respectful conduct
formality · genteel · debutantes · refinement · propriety · decorum · civility · deference · gallantry · chivalry
Paris
France's chief city
haute · ballet · chanson · Sorbonne · Louvre · Seine · Provence · Bordeaux · champagne · demoiselles