French · People & Family
"Mr." in French: monsieur
monsieur
Mr. in French is monsieur. Bonjour monsieur greets a man politely. With a name: Monsieur Dupont. Abbreviation is M. (with a period), not Mr.
Shop greeting
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How to pronounce monsieur
Say it
muh-SYUH
/mə.sjø/
Monsieur: muh-SYUH. Soft first syllable; stress on SYUH. Plural messieurs: meh-SYUH.
"Mr." in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| monsieur | sir / Mr. Default title. | Default title. |
| Bonjour monsieur | Hello sir Greeting. | Greeting. |
| Monsieur + name | Mr. + name Formal address. | Formal address. |
| messieurs | gentlemen / sirs Plural. | Plural. |
How to use monsieur in real life
- 1Shop greeting
Bonjour monsieur, je peux vous aider ?
Hello sir, can I help you?
Bonjour monsieur.
- 2Appointment desk
Monsieur Martin est arrivé.
Mr. Martin has arrived.
Monsieur + name.
- 3Asking directions
Pardon monsieur, la gare est par où ?
Excuse me sir, which way is the station?
Pardon monsieur.
Mistakes English speakers make with monsieur
Incorrect: Mr Dupont in a French letter.
Correct: M. Dupont / Monsieur Dupont.
French abbreviation is M., spoken form monsieur.
Incorrect: Bonjour mister.
Correct: Bonjour monsieur.
Use monsieur.
Good to know
Shop staff often say monsieur / madame without needing your name. Young people may skip titles with peers, but monsieur remains standard with strangers.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Hotel reception
ChatPal
Bonjour monsieur, vous avez une réservation ?
Hello sir, do you have a reservation?
You
Oui. C'est au nom de Monsieur Caron.
Yes. It's under Mr. Caron.
ChatPal
Parfait, monsieur. Voici votre clé.
Perfect, sir. Here's your key.
You
Merci.
Thank you.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mr." in French
How do you say Mr. in French?
Monsieur (abbr. M.).
How do you greet a man politely?
Bonjour monsieur.
Mr or M.?
Write M. in French; say monsieur.
How do you pronounce monsieur?
muh-SYUH.
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