Mister, especially in a French context.
Used in a Sentence
messieurs
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for messieurs.
Editorial note
Specifically, it's an abbreviation of the French messieurs, which is just multiple misters.
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Quick take
Mister, especially in a French context.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of messieurs gathered in one view.
(dated) A man, especially a French gentleman.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for messieurs.
noun
Mister, especially in a French context.
noun
(dated) A man, especially a French gentleman.
Example sentences
Specifically, it's an abbreviation of the French messieurs, which is just multiple misters.
So best of luck to thee messieurs Bessent and Milei.
You’ve probably heard it without noticing - eg “Mesdames et messieurs” (ladies and gentlemen) is still in common use.
A: “It’s utter ridiculous that the likes of Messieurs Pasteur and Semmelweis suggest our hands are unclean with those so called germs!
Except this, I uttered not a syllable, save, when so often they re-commenced, calling out “Avertissez moi, Messieurs!
Note that the French language officially shortens "messieurs" as "MM."
Some pointless pedantry: There is no singular title "Messr", because "Messrs" as the plural of "Mr" comes from the French "Messieurs".
Quote examples
You’ve probably heard it without noticing - eg “Mesdames et messieurs” (ladies and gentlemen) is still in common use.
A: “It’s utter ridiculous that the likes of Messieurs Pasteur and Semmelweis suggest our hands are unclean with those so called germs!
Except this, I uttered not a syllable, save, when so often they re-commenced, calling out “Avertissez moi, Messieurs!
Note that the French language officially shortens "messieurs" as "MM."
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use messieurs in a sentence?
Specifically, it's an abbreviation of the French messieurs, which is just multiple misters.
What does messieurs mean?
Mister, especially in a French context.
What part of speech is messieurs?
messieurs is commonly used as noun.