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No, mademoiselle hasn't been taken out of French language. Although some feminist groups argued that it singled out unfairly unmarried women, that had little echo in the general public, and no replacement word was available (like the neutral Ms in English).
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Where did you learn French?
I have been programmed with knowledge of the French language.
Is it true that the letter Z has been removed from modern English language?
No, the letter Z has not been removed from modern English language. It is still an active and common letter used in words in English.
What was the old language for French?
Like many other languages across the globe, the French language has evolved over time. The old language for French was therefore old French. However, if what you are asking is the root of the language, then the answer is Latin. France once having been part of the Roman empire, Latin, language of the Romans, was brought to the country.
When was French spoken in France?
French has been spoken in France since the Middle Ages, evolving from Latin and other regional languages. By the 16th century, French became the official language of the French kingdom and has been the predominant language spoken in France ever since.
Why are my words on Facebook in French?
Your Facebook language settings may have been changed to French accidentally. You can change them back by going to the settings menu, selecting language, and choosing your preferred language.
How to say good morning to a lady in French?
Bonjour Madame if she's married, or has been married. The French language has always kept the word Mademoiselle for unmarried women. However, the Academie Francaise, in their Immortal wisdom, has decreed that single women over 21 have the right to be called Madame if they wish it. It's generally more appropriate to use Madame than Mademoiselle. If you want to chance it, it's bonjour Mademoiselle.
Meaning of rue de mademoiselle?
in French "mademoiselle" means "miss", i.e. a woman who had never been married. "Rue" is a street. In older times the name "Mademoiselle" was also given to the eldest unmarried daughter of "Monsieur" (the king's brother). "Rue de Mademoiselle" refers to that royal name.
Why is french the prodominant language in Montreal?
Montréal has been founded by French people and French has always been the predominant language despite the English desire to make English the sole official language.
Why is French the Third language at the Olympics?
French is the FIRST official language of the Olympic Games since its founder (Pierre de Coubertin) was French. English has been added as an official language later.
What french culture is alive in Madagascar?
The French education is one of the French culture that is still practiced in Madagascar. The French language has been adopted as the second official language in the country after Malagasy.
Where did you learn French?
I have been programmed with knowledge of the French language.
How is a single woman addressed in French?
A single woman is addressed as "Mademoiselle" in French, which means "Miss". It is the equivalent of addressing an unmarried woman in English as "Miss". However, in recent years, the use of "Mademoiselle" has become less common, and many French speakers now simply use "Madame" (Mrs.) for all adult women.
Is it true that the letter Z has been removed from modern English language?
No, the letter Z has not been removed from modern English language. It is still an active and common letter used in words in English.
What is the french for Deja Vu?
Déjà Vu is a French word already, that has been adopted into the English language, therefore it has no translation into French.
What country does the word deluxe come from?
De Luxe (of luxury) has been taken into the English Language from the French language
What was the old language for French?
Like many other languages across the globe, the French language has evolved over time. The old language for French was therefore old French. However, if what you are asking is the root of the language, then the answer is Latin. France once having been part of the Roman empire, Latin, language of the Romans, was brought to the country.
What foreign or european language would have been important to ho chi minh city until the middle of the 20th century?
French was an important language in Vietnam.
