sir

Signification

Noun

1. A man of a higher rank or position.
2. A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position
3. A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position
4. A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position
5. A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly
6. A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.

Verb

To address another individual using "sir".

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈsɜː(ɹ)/

Étymologie

From Middle English sir, unstressed form of sire, borrowed from Old French sire (“master, sir, lord”), from Latin senior (“older, elder”), from senex (“old”). Doublet of seigneur, seignior, senhor, senior, señor, signore, and sire.

Phrases

What do you advise , sir ?

Que conseillez-vous, monsieur?

I'm next on the list , sir .

Je suis le prochain sur la liste, monsieur.