All 39 Uses of
Monsieur
in
The Scarlet Pimpernel
- "Ah, Messieurs! what can I say?" said the elder of the two ladies, as she stretched a pair of fine, aristocratic hands to the warmth of the blaze, and looked with unspeakable gratitude first at Lord Antony, then at one of the young men who had accompanied her party, and who was busy divesting himself of his heavy, caped coat.†
Chpt 3
- How could my children and I ever show enough gratitude to you all, Messieurs?†
Chpt 3
- "Ah, Monsieur," said the Comtesse, as with a slightly trembling hand she conveyed her glass to her lips, "I scarcely dare to hope."†
Chpt 4
- "Faith, Madame!" said Lord Antony, after a while, "mine was no idle toast; seeing yourself, Mademoiselle Suzanne and my friend the Vicomte safely in England now, surely you must feel reasurred as to the fate of Monsieur le Comte."†
Chpt 4
- "Ah, Monsieur," replied the Comtesse, with a heavy sigh, "I trust in God—I can but pray—and hope …."†
Chpt 4
- "Indeed, indeed, Monsieur," she replied, "I have the fullest confidence in you and your friends.†
Chpt 4
- "But my husband, Monsieur," said the Comtesse, whilst unshed tears seemed to veil her voice, "he is in such deadly peril—I would never have left him, only …. there were my children ….†
Chpt 4
- "As for me, Monsieur," said Suzanne, suddenly, as she looked through a wealth of brown curls across at Sir Andrew, "I trust you absolutely, and I KNOW that you will bring my dear father safely to England, just as you brought us to-day."†
Chpt 4
- "Your leader, Monsieur?" said the Comtesse, eagerly.†
Chpt 4
- What is the Scarlet Pimpernel, Monsieur?†
Chpt 4
- "Ah, monsieur," sighed the Comtesse, "it all sounds like a romance, and I cannot understand it all."†
Chpt 4
- But, tell me, why should your leader—why should you all—spend your money and risk your lives—for it is your lives you risk, Messieurs, when you set foot in France—and all for us French men and women, who are nothing to you?†
Chpt 4
- Ah, no, no, not sport only, Monsieur …. you have a more noble motive, I am sure for the good work you do.†
Chpt 4
- "How many are there in your brave league, Monsieur?" she asked timidly.†
Chpt 4
- "May God protect you all, Messieurs," said the Comtesse, fervently.†
Chpt 4
- "No mistake is possible, Monsieur," rejoined the Comtesse, coldly.†
Chpt 4
- That may be, Monsieur, and we shall, of course, lead a very quiet life in England, but I pray god that while I remain in this beautiful country, I may never meet Marguerite St. Just.†
Chpt 4
- "Monsieur," he said, prefixing his little speech with an elaborate bow, and speaking in broken English, "my mother, the Comtesse de Tournay de Basserive, has offenced Madame, who, I see, is your wife.†
Chpt 6
- "Monsieur!" protested the Vicomte, somewhat abashed at the way his warlike attitude had been taken by the ponderous-looking Englishman.†
Chpt 6
- "Monsieur," interposed the Vicomte earnestly, and in still more broken English, "I fear you have not understand.†
Chpt 6
- "My sword, Monsieur," replied the Vicomte, who, though still bewildered, was beginning to lose his temper.†
Chpt 6
- What he said resolved itself into a single articulate word, for all the others were choked in his throat by his surging wrath— "A duel, Monsieur," he stammered.†
Chpt 6
- For a moment longer the Vicomte hesitated, then with a slight shrug of the shoulders directed against the extraordinary code of honour prevailing in this fog-ridden island, he said with becoming dignity,— "Ah, well! if Monsieur is satisfied, I have no griefs.†
Chpt 6
- "Ah, monsieur!" she said in broken English, "it is dreadful to hear all that—and my poor husband still in that awful country.†
Chpt 10
- Excuse me—er—Monsieur Chauvelin—I had not observed you….†
Chpt 10
- "Monsieur," said His Royal Highness coldly, "we will try to forget the government that sent you, and look upon you merely as our guest—a private gentleman from France.†
Chpt 11
- As such you are welcome, Monsieur.†
Chpt 11
- Monsieur and I are old friends, your Royal Highness.†
Chpt 11
- "Ah, then," said the Prince, this time very graciously, "you are doubly welcome, Monsieur."†
Chpt 11
- I am happy to know you, Monsieur le Vicomte.
Chpt 11 *Monsieur = Mr. (in French)
- "Faith, then, Monsieur," he said, "perhaps you know more about our national hero than we do ourselves …. perchance you know who he is.†
Chpt 11
- Here in England, Monsieur," he added, with wonderful charm and dignity, "we but name the Scarlet Pimpernel, and every fair cheek is suffused with a blush of enthusiasm.†
Chpt 11
- We know not if he be tall or short, fair or dark, handsome or ill-formed; but we know that he is the bravest gentleman in all the world, and we all feel a little proud, Monsieur, when we remember that he is an Englishman.†
Chpt 11
- "Ah, Monsieur Chauvelin," added Marguerite, looking almost with defiance across at the placid, sphinx-like face of the Frenchman, "His Royal Highness should add that we ladies think of him as of a hero of old …. we worship him …. we wear his badge …. we tremble for him when he is in danger, and exult with him in the hour of his victory."†
Chpt 11
- Monsieur, my lacquey," she said, "I am satisfied with your appearance!"†
Chpt 21
- "Are we alone, Monsieur, my lacquey?" said Marguerite, gaily, as the young man once more sat down beside her.†
Chpt 23
- Only as far as Lille—not Paris for me …. beastly uncomfortable place Paris, just now …. eh, Monsieur Chaubertin …. beg pardon ….†
Chpt 25
- "Not a lady—I trust, Monsieur l'Abbe," laughed Blakeney; "surely the holy church does not allow?†
Chpt 25
- Will you honour me, Monsieur l'Abbe?"†
Chpt 25
Definition:
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(Monsieur) French equivalent to the English Mr.
or:
French equivalent to saying sir in English (a polite way to address a male)