Usage Note
M as a standalone entry represents the letter m in French. In French the letter is called em and is pronounced like the English letter name. As an abbreviation, M. stands for Monsieur ('Mr.'), which is its most common written use, and m abbreviates mètre in measurements.
Examples
"Le mot 'maison' commence par un m."
Natural Translation
The word 'maison' starts with an m.

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