English–French
“his excellency” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/mɔ̃sɛɲœʁ/
Example
Le monseigneur est arrivé.
His Excellency has arrived.
How to say “his excellency” in French
“His excellency” in French is monseigneur.
A ceremonious title placed on a high-ranking religious or noble person.
Example sentences with monseigneur
Elle a murmuré «Bonjour monseigneur» en le voyant.
She whispered, "Hello, Monsignor," upon seeing him.
Tips for using monseigneur
- Monseigneur belongs mainly to formal, religious, or historical usage and is not the everyday replacement for monsieur.