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How do you translate miss in French?

"Miss" in French can be translated in a few ways depending on the context:

Formal:

* Mademoiselle: This is the most common and formal way to address a young unmarried woman. It's equivalent to "Miss" in English.

Informal:

* Mademoiselle: While this is formal, it's also commonly used in an informal setting, especially if you are close to the person.

* Mlle: This is an abbreviation of "Mademoiselle" and is less formal.

In specific contexts:

* Manquer: This means "to miss" as in to be absent or to not be present. Example: "Je manque à votre appel" (I missed your call).

* Perdre: This means "to miss" as in to lose something or someone. Example: "J'ai perdu mon portefeuille" (I lost my wallet).

* Rater: This means "to miss" as in to fail to hit a target or to make a mistake. Example: "J'ai raté le bus" (I missed the bus).

It's important to choose the correct translation based on the context and the level of formality you wish to convey.

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