Capitalization of 'Messieurs'?

Richard D.A2Kwiziq community member

Capitalization of 'Messieurs'?

Is 'Messieurs' always capitalized or only in certain situations?
Asked 9 years ago
LauraNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer
Bonjour Richard,

Like all titles, Messieurs is capitalized only when you are talking to the people in question.

So it's capitalized in "Bonjour Messieurs" but not in "les messieurs sont partis."

Capitalization of 'Messieurs'?

Is 'Messieurs' always capitalized or only in certain situations?

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