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- Even though feminists were calling to stop the use of mademoiselle for a few decades, the French government finally stopped using the title on official documents, letters, and other administrative forms in 2012. And although the older populations are still getting used to this change, you’ll rarely hear mademoiselle from the French nowadays.
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Jan 12, 2012 · A town in Western France has banned the word "mademoiselle" - the French equivalent of "miss". The move comes as feminist groups campaign for the word to be consigned to the dustbin of history...
Jun 29, 2022 · The answer is always madame. Even though feminists were calling to stop the use of mademoiselle for a few decades, the French government finally stopped using the title on official documents, letters, and other administrative forms in 2012.
Mar 8, 2017 · Five years ago France tried to get rid of the word "mademoiselle" on the grounds of equality, but it still lingers on and on International Women's Day, feminists tell The Local it's time for it...
Jan 24, 2013 · The term mademoiselle has been officially banished from forms and documents in France. As reported by the New York times, “As early as 1690, the terms “mademoiselle” and “demoiselle” were used to signify “unmarried female,” according to the French National Center for Textual and Lexical Resources.
Jan 12, 2012 · There are no longer any "mademoiselles" in the town of Cesson-Sevigne. The small Brittany community has banned the use of the term in all its official documents, arguing that women, like...
Mar 9, 2022 · Although the ‘mademoiselle’ term has (almost) disappeared from official documents, it is still employed in conversation despite a push from feminist organisations to put an end to the ‘outdated’ custom.
Is mademoiselle respectful? “Mademoiselle” can be polite, but it’s more commonly seen as condescending these days. Many use “Madame” to avoid assuming anything about marital status.
