Mademoiselle
die Mademoiselle, die Mesdemoiselles
Loading your saved state.
Mademoiselle
The French form of address for an unmarried woman, corresponding to the German 'Fräulein' (Miss). In German, it is often used to address a French woman or to create an elegant, old-fashioned, or ironic tone.
Der Kellner wandte sich an die junge Touristin: „Mademoiselle, wünschen Sie noch ein Dessert?“
The waiter turned to the young tourist: "Mademoiselle, would you like another dessert?"
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Mesdemoiselles |
| genitive | der Mademoiselle |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Mademoiselle | die Mesdemoiselles |
| accusative | die Mademoiselle | die Mesdemoiselles |
| dative | der Mademoiselle | den Mesdemoiselles |
| genitive | der Mademoiselle | der Mesdemoiselles |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Mademoiselle' is a loanword from French and literally means 'my young lady' (ma demoiselle). In German, it is used to create a French atmosphere or to address a young woman directly.
In dem Film über Paris spricht der Hauptdarsteller alle jungen Frauen mit „Mademoiselle“ an.
In the film about Paris, the main character addresses all young women as 'Mademoiselle'.
As a direct form of address, 'Mademoiselle' is used without an article. It appears at the beginning of a sentence or is inserted like a name.
Mademoiselle, Ihr Kaffee wird sofort serviert.
Mademoiselle, your coffee will be served right away.
Darf ich Ihnen helfen, Mademoiselle?
May I help you, Mademoiselle?
The form of address 'Mademoiselle', much like the German 'Fräulein' (Miss), is considered outdated today. It is mostly used only in a historical context, to sound especially polite, or also slightly ironic.
Er machte eine altmodische Verbeugung und sagte: „Guten Abend, Mademoiselle.“
He made an old-fashioned bow and said, "Good evening, Mademoiselle."
woman / wife
In present-day German, Frau is the neutral, polite form of address for an adult woman, regardless of her marital status. Mademoiselle, by contrast, is a French form of address for an unmarried woman and often sounds French, stylized, old-fashioned, or ironic in German. For a normal form of address, use Frau.
Der französische Kellner begrüßte die junge unverheiratete Mademoiselle freundlich.
The French waiter warmly greeted the young unmarried woman.
Guten Tag, Frau Schneider, bitte nehmen Sie hier Platz.
Good afternoon, Ms. Schneider. Please take a seat here.
