All French men and women were henceforth called Citoyen and Citoyenne not anymore,
Monsieur and Madame
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Equality was sought to be practised through forms of speech and address. Instead of the traditional Monsieur (Sir) and Madame (Madam) all French men and women were henceforth Citoyen and Citoyenne (Citizen).

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All French men and women were henceforth called Citoyen and Citoyenne not anymore,Monsieur and MadameWhat does this statement mean ?

Equality was sought to be practised through forms of speech and address. Instead of the traditional Monsieur (Sir) and Madame (Madam) all French men and women were henceforth Citoyen and Citoyenne (Citizen).

All French men and women were henceforth called Citoyen and Citoyenne not anymore,
Monsieur and Madame
What does this statement mean ?