Meaning & use

Mlle

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An abbreviation for "Mademoiselle," a French title used before the name of an unmarried woman.

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The letter was addressed to Mlle Dubois, the young violinist.

Mlle Leclerc greeted her new students in flawless English.

A note on using this word

"Mlle" is the standard written abbreviation of "Mademoiselle" and is typically written without a period in French style.

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