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The term 'Mademoiselle' is a French familiar salutation, traditionally given to an unmarried woman, the equivalent of 'Miss' in English. However, the courtesy title 'Madame' is given to women where their marital status is unknown.

From 1970, the procedures for the use of the title 'Mademoiselle' were challenged in France, particularly by feminist groups who wanted it banned. A circular from the Prime Minister François Fillon, dated February 21, 2012 called for the deletion of the word 'Mademoiselle' in all official documents. On 26 December 2012, the State Council approved the deletion.

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	The term 'Mademoiselle' is a French familiar salutation, traditionally given to an unmarried woman, the equivalent of 'Miss' in English. However, the courtesy title 'Madame' is given to women where their marital status is unknown.		The term 'Mademoiselle' is a French familiar salutation, traditionally given to an unmarried woman, the equivalent of 'Miss' in English. However, the courtesy title 'Madame' is given to women where their marital status is unknown.

	From 1970, the procedures for the use of the ~~courtesy~~ title were challenged in France, particularly by feminist groups who wanted it banned. A circular from the Prime Minister François Fillon, dated February 21, 2012 called for the deletion of the word 'Mademoiselle' in all official documents. On 26 December 2012, the State Council approved the deletion ~~[2]~~ .		From 1970, the procedures for the use of the title 'Mademoiselle' were challenged in France, particularly by feminist groups who wanted it banned. A circular from the Prime Minister François Fillon, dated February 21, 2012 called for the deletion of the word 'Mademoiselle' in all official documents. On 26 December 2012, the State Council approved the deletion.