Deimos Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 When greeting a Notaire should one use Monsieur <surname> or Maître <surname> (or have I got the wrong end of the stick here) ?Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I always address them as Maitre, but I could be wrong. They don't seem to mind, anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 [quote user="Deimos"]When greeting a Notaire should one use Monsieur <surname> Ian[/quote]My notaire is a woman, I would never use Monsieur when greeting her [;-)]Seriously, I agree with Coops, we should use Maître <surname> . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I met my (now) notaire socially so am on first name, tutoying and kissing terms.It has got me wondering about the Maire though, not that I kiss him you understand but I have always called him "Monsieur le Maire" should I have been using Maître? If so in what way Maître le Maire or Maître followed by surname? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybananasbrother Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Monsieur/ Madame le Maire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Plenty of the English round here seem to think that 'moosh' is the correct form of address. 'Mate' is another common one, and they often get away with that at the notaire's because it sounds a bit like 'maître'. 'Monsewer' and 'Oy you, froggy' are also used occasionally, but not recommended.And I thought that everybody knew that all maires are called Marie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Ignoring Will (sorry Will you are clearly in a weird state of mind this morning![blink])The notaire I used for my last sale was young and much less stuffy than those I have previously encountered, no one called him Maitre although is it the correct term of address I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cendrillon Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 [quote user="Will"]Plenty of the English round here seem to think that 'moosh' is the correct form of address. 'Mate' is another common one, and they often get away with that at the notaire's because it sounds a bit like 'maître'. 'Monsewer' and 'Oy you, froggy' are also used occasionally, but not recommended.And I thought that everybody knew that all maires are called Marie.[/quote]Nice one Will, LOL[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybananasbrother Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I called one Maitresse and then argues the case as with Gendarmette. it always get a sympathetic discussion going about how a woman can be a man in French Grammar. Fools 'em completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Next time I need a notaire should I ask my (female) notaire friend if she is willing to be my maitresse?[6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llantony Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 When greeting a Notaire should one use Monsieur <surname> or Maître <surname> (or have I got the wrong end of the stick here) ?When we bought our house the estate agent addressed the notaire as 'Maitre' so we did too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 [quote user="J.R."]Next time I need a notaire should I ask my (female) notaire friend if she is willing to be my maitresse?[6][/quote]Mind you she probably thought that when we first met and I said that I would lke to introduce myself to her[:D]Politesse tip: Use presenter rather than introduire if you want to avoid slapped cheeks from the women and and black eyes from the men[6]Editted:In certain circumstances when you both know what the score is you could use "introduire", I prefer the more subtle and casual seduction methods myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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