sir
US /sɝː/
UK /sɝː/
1.
monsieur
used as a polite or respectful way of addressing a man, especially one in a position of authority or who is older than the speaker
:
•
Excuse me, sir, could you tell me the way to the station?
Excusez-moi, monsieur, pourriez-vous me dire le chemin de la gare ?
•
Yes, sir, I understand.
Oui, monsieur, je comprends.
2.
Sir
used as a title before the name of a knight or baronet
:
•
Sir Isaac Newton was a brilliant scientist.
Sir Isaac Newton était un scientifique brillant.
•
The Queen knighted him, and he became Sir John.
La Reine l'a fait chevalier, et il est devenu Sir John.