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Monsieur


Definition:

  • (n.) The common title of civility in France in speaking to, or of, a man; Mr. or Sir.
  • (n.) The oldest brother of the king of France.
  • (n.) A Frenchman.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Alex Horne: Monsieur Butterfly is at the Pleasance Courtyard, 15-29 August JOSEPH MORPURGO Facebook Twitter Pinterest Joseph Morpurgo.
  • (2) Even the nickname given to him of Monsieur Flanby, after a caramel pudding, over his perceived wobbly political views, lost its relevance as he elaborated his programme.
  • (3) Back in the town, Pierre, a pensioner, insisted that local disenchantment with Hollande and the Socialists had been exaggerated, but admitted: "We had such high hopes that even though François Hollande sold himself as Monsieur Normal, he would be more than that.
  • (4) The gourmet Monsieur Bleu only opened last year and is already a favourite power-lunch venue for art world movers and shakers, but the prices are not cheap (à la carte from €30pp).
  • (5) Monsieur Blue open daily midday-2am; Tokyo Eat open daily midday-midnight; Le Smack open midday-midnight Le Musée de la Vie Romantique Cafe Vie Romantique This is one of the most discrete but enchanting Parisian museums, an early 19th-century mansion tucked away down a narrow cul-de-sac in the backstreets of Pigalle.
  • (6) If patience deserts you, try Cheryl’s on 12th , where breakfast is served till 4pm – the croque monsieur ($12) really delivers.
  • (7) Hollande's image as France's Monsieur Normal may have been honed through his contact with the Corrèziens, but it has become one of the foundation stones of his entire election campaign.
  • (8) But as Monsieur de Molière (né plain old Pocquelin and not so indifferent himself to some personal rebranding) makes his way, in 2009, out of the Eurostar terminal and heads off down Judd Street, he has a sickening thought: what if his play has become irrelevant?
  • (9) The left's Monsieur Ordinary will now be called upon to demonstrate extraordinary leadership skills: first to reunite his party, then, in a more problematic and pressing task, to reunite the fractious French left, before launching his presidential campaign.
  • (10) Hollande sold himself to the French electorate as "Monsieur Normal", a contrast to the hyper-presidency of his predecessor Nicolas Sarkozy.
  • (11) The Senegalese tailor Pape Ibrahima N'diaye, a Paris institution known as "Monsieur Pape", is a favourite of French lawyers, politicians and businessmen.
  • (12) Comedy While the French were being amused by the subtle quirks of Tati's Monsieur Hulot, the English were clutching their sides at large-breasted women losing their bikinis, and men saying "phwoooar" or "oooh" a lot.
  • (13) Awaiting them at the end will be stands full of all the riders still alive who have ever completed a Tour – except a certain Monsieur Armstrong, who hasn't been invited.
  • (14) Gobert said he could get around the issue by concentrating on other, underdeveloped characters, such as Monsieur Costa, the elderly teacher, and the unsettling local priest.
  • (15) What was targeted was our way of life, our city’s identity and culture, the happiness of living together,” the Monsieur Bleu restaurant said in a statement, calling on Parisians to go out for a meal and observe a minute of silence at 9pm local time.
  • (16) "Monsieur Le President," began senior political correspondent Chris Hope.
  • (17) It works for the benefit of the UK and France, and obviously the government that is elected on 8 June will be sitting down and talking to Monsieur Macron and others about how that system has worked both for the benefit of France and benefit of UK,” she said.
  • (18) They have neither the means nor the interest.” Fear not though Brendan, once Liverpool add a few more zeros on to the the cheque, the Mill is sure Monsieur Aulas will be able to locate the delete button.
  • (19) "The real question is why Monsieur Cahuzac lied with such aplomb?
  • (20) In Mr Palomar, by Italo Calvino, the writer's alter ego stands in line in Parisian food shops gazing at cheese and jars of goose fat, writing in his notebook while drifting so far into reverie that the serving staff have to rouse him when it is his turn: "Monsieur!

Sir


Definition:

  • (n.) A man of social authority and dignity; a lord; a master; a gentleman; -- in this sense usually spelled sire.
  • (n.) A title prefixed to the Christian name of a knight or a baronet.
  • (n.) An English rendering of the LAtin Dominus, the academical title of a bachelor of arts; -- formerly colloquially, and sometimes contemptuously, applied to the clergy.
  • (n.) A respectful title, used in addressing a man, without being prefixed to his name; -- used especially in speaking to elders or superiors; sometimes, also, used in the way of emphatic formality.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Businesses fleeing Brexit will head to New York not EU, warns LSE chief Read more Amid attempts by Frankfurt, Paris and Dublin to catch possible fallout from London, Sir Jon Cunliffe said it was highly unlikely that any EU centre could replicate the services offered by the UK’s financial services industry.
  • (2) However the imagery is more complex, because scholars believe it also relates to another cherished pre-Raphaelite Arthurian legend, Sir Degrevaunt who married his mortal enemy's daughter.
  • (3) At the moment the MPA makes the appointments in consultation with the Met commissioner, Sir Paul Stephenson.
  • (4) It has also been given to Sir Andrew Large, a former deputy governor of the Bank of England, whose report on lending failures by RBS will also be released on Monday.
  • (5) There on the street is Young Jo whose last words were, "I am wery symbolic, sir."
  • (6) It will form part of an investigation launched by the cabinet secretary, Sir Jeremy Heywood, on the orders of David Cameron to determine the British government's actions over the raid on Sikhism's holiest site in Amritsar.
  • (7) Sir James Crosby, the ITV senior independent non-executive director, explained why the board had opted to retain Grade's services for an extra year: "It was the unanimous view of ITV's independent non-executive directors that it would be in the best interests of the company and its shareholders to ask Michael to extend his time as executive chairman.
  • (8) Updated at 1.58pm BST 12.43pm BST Sir Malcolm Bruce, MP for Gordon, says there has been "a degree of intransigence" on both sides at Grangemouth, leading to today's closure.
  • (9) At a private meeting last Tuesday, Hunt assured Cameron and the cabinet secretary, Sir Jeremy Heywood, that he had not been aware that his special adviser, Adam Smith, was systematically leaking information and advice to News Corp about its bid for BSkyB.
  • (10) Yesterday streams of worshippers and tourists entered Sir Christopher Wren's building for Sunday services, apparently unconcerned by events outside.
  • (11) With respect to Sir Jimmy, those who proclaim the age of the train rarely get it right.
  • (12) The Dacre review panel, which included Sir Joseph Pilling, a retired senior civil servant, and the historian Prof Sir David Cannadine, said Britain now had one of the "less liberal" regimes in Europe for access to confidential government papers and that reform was needed to restore some trust between politicians and people.
  • (13) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Whether Sia, Jason Derulo, Coldplay’s Chris Martin or Sir Elton John is in the passenger seat, Corden plays the part of a real fan with a deep knowledge of their discography.
  • (14) We have the president of the tribunal, Sir Michael Burton, arguing that his work needs to be done in secret to secure the trust and co-operation of the intelligence services – but what about the trust of the British people and the confidence of the lawyers who seek to establish the rights of ordinary members of the public?
  • (15) The four members of the committee are all masters of wine, and the chairman is a retired diplomat, Sir David Wright.
  • (16) The validity of the response of this probe to Y-90 and its clinical application were assessed with a phantom containing varying activities and with biopsy samples obtained from patients being treated with SIR therapy.
  • (17) Sir James Crosby, the chief executive until 2006, was forced to resign as deputy chairman of the Financial Services Authority after the Treasury select committee produced allegations by a whistleblower that the bank was "going too fast".
  • (18) Leading figures including the musician Sting, business tycoon Sir Richard Branson and comedian Russell Brand have called for the possession of drugs to be decriminalised.
  • (19) Sir Philip Green has interesting tax arrangements but far from being labelled morally repugnant in a Mexico TV studio, he has got a government review to head up," she said.
  • (20) When last week’s scandal broke, Tesco chair Sir Richard Broadbent airily opined: “Things are always unnoticed until they are noticed.” He forgot to mention that that goes double if people are paid to turn a blind eye.

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