Madame (en. Mrs)

/ma.dam/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Title of civility for a woman, equivalent to 'Monsieur' for a man.
Mrs. Dupont is in a meeting.
Madame Dupont est en réunion.
Respectful form used to address a woman.
May I help you, madam?
Puis-je vous aider, madame ?
Title used for married or recognized women.
Her name is Mrs. Martin.
Elle s'appelle Madame Martin.

Etymology

From Latin 'ma dama', meaning 'my lady'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Madam President
Title given to a female president.
madame la présidente
Mrs. Everyone
An expression to refer to an ordinary woman.
madame tout le monde
Madam is served
Expression used to announce that a woman is available.
madame est servie

Related Words

mademoiselle
Title of civility for a young woman.
mademoiselle
lady
General term used to refer to a woman, often with respect.
dame
shameless madam
Expression for a woman who does not hesitate to ask.
madame sans gêne

Slang Meanings

An informal way to address a woman.
Hey, madam, how's it going?
Hé, madame, ça va ?
Used to casually call out to a woman.
Hi, madam!
Salut, madame !