Use of madame and madamoiselle - French Language2024-03-28T14:20:09Zhttp://www.forum.french-linguistics.co.uk/forum/topics/use-of-madame-and-madamoiselle?feed=yes&xn_auth=noIt can be considered rude to…tag:www.forum.french-linguistics.co.uk,2011-07-26:3179028:Comment:411002011-07-26T15:25:59.993Zjakebrand78http://www.forum.french-linguistics.co.uk/profile/jakebrand78
<p>It can be considered rude to just say bonjour.</p>
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<p>When I worked in Paris I used to just use Bonjour until my boss told me that it is very unappropriated.</p>
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<p>Jake</p>
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<p>It can be considered rude to just say bonjour.</p>
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<p>When I worked in Paris I used to just use Bonjour until my boss told me that it is very unappropriated.</p>
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<p>Jake</p>
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If yo…tag:www.forum.french-linguistics.co.uk,2011-07-26:3179028:Comment:413032011-07-26T15:23:31.456Zjakebrand78http://www.forum.french-linguistics.co.uk/profile/jakebrand78
<p>To be on the safe side,</p>
<p>If you see a woman who is less than 18 years old than use <em>Mademoiselle.</em></p>
<p>If she is older than use <em>Madame.</em></p>
<p>When ever you are not sure use<em> </em>Madame.</p>
<p>Its a tricky one as Stu said.</p>
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<p>To be on the safe side,</p>
<p>If you see a woman who is less than 18 years old than use <em>Mademoiselle.</em></p>
<p>If she is older than use <em>Madame.</em></p>
<p>When ever you are not sure use<em> </em>Madame.</p>
<p>Its a tricky one as Stu said.</p>
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<p>Jake</p>
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<p>To stay on the safe side, I usually don't use any of them, unless I know for sure. Just say bonjour and you'll be fine. Do you really need to say madame or mademoiselle?</p>
<p>As stu harris said, it's a trap. I just don't step on it.</p>
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<p>Hope this helps.</p>
<p>To stay on the safe side, I usually don't use any of them, unless I know for sure. Just say bonjour and you'll be fine. Do you really need to say madame or mademoiselle?</p>
<p>As stu harris said, it's a trap. I just don't step on it.</p>
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<p>Hope this helps.</p> It is definitely a trap. A y…tag:www.forum.french-linguistics.co.uk,2011-07-25:3179028:Comment:411942011-07-25T14:07:18.888Zstu harrishttp://www.forum.french-linguistics.co.uk/profile/stuharris
<p>It is definitely a trap. A young woman addressed as <em>Madame</em> might be insulted because you think she looks old. An older woman addressed as <em>Mademoiselle</em> might take offence because you imply that nobody would want to marry her.</p>
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<p>I think the default is <em>Madame</em>, but switch to <em>Mademoiselle</em> if she's really obviously young, or if you intend to flirt.</p>
<p>It is definitely a trap. A young woman addressed as <em>Madame</em> might be insulted because you think she looks old. An older woman addressed as <em>Mademoiselle</em> might take offence because you imply that nobody would want to marry her.</p>
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<p>I think the default is <em>Madame</em>, but switch to <em>Mademoiselle</em> if she's really obviously young, or if you intend to flirt.</p>