noun
- Plural of mademoiselle; a French form of address for unmarried women or girls, or a young woman or girl.
Usage: French origin; formal or polite address; often used in English when referring to French women or in formal contexts
Examples
- The teacher greeted the mesdemoiselles as they entered the classroom.
- Mesdemoiselles, please take your seats for the examination.
- The boutique owner welcomed the mesdemoiselles with a warm smile.
- In the old French novel, the mesdemoiselles were presented at court.
- The dance instructor called out instructions to the mesdemoiselles during rehearsal.