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The term '''Mademoiselle''' is a [[French language|French]] familiar title, abbreviated '''Mlle''', traditionally given to an unmarried woman. The equivalent in English is 'Miss'. However, the [[courtesy title]] 'Madame' is accorded women where their [[marital status]] is unknown. |
The term '''Mademoiselle''' is a [[French language|French]] familiar title, abbreviated '''Mlle''', traditionally given to an unmarried woman. The equivalent in English is 'Miss'. However, the [[courtesy title]] 'Madame' is accorded women where their [[marital status]] is unknown. |
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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 [[François Fillon]], then [[Prime Minister of France|Prime Minister]], dated |
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 [[François Fillon]], then [[Prime Minister of France|Prime Minister]], dated 21 February 2012, called for the deletion of the word 'Mademoiselle' in all official documents. On 26 December 2012, the [[Conseil d'Etat (France)|Council of State]] approved the deletion.<ref>[http://www.service-public.fr/actualites/002616.html Service Public - 8 janvier 2013 - Direction de l'information légale et administrative (Premier ministre) - Le Conseil d’État valide la suppression du « Mademoiselle » dans les documents administratifs]</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:31, 16 June 2014
The term Mademoiselle is a French familiar title, abbreviated Mlle, traditionally given to an unmarried woman. The equivalent in English is 'Miss'. However, the courtesy title 'Madame' is accorded 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 François Fillon, then Prime Minister, dated 21 February 2012, called for the deletion of the word 'Mademoiselle' in all official documents. On 26 December 2012, the Council of State approved the deletion.[1]
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