Mme (en. Mrs)

/ɛm/, /mɛm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Polite formula used to refer to or address a married woman or one of a certain status.

Mrs. Dupont is my neighbor.

Mme Dupont est ma voisine.

Used before a woman's name to show respect.

I would like to meet Mrs. Lefevre, the director.

J'aimerais rencontrer Mme Lefevre, la directrice.

Acronym for 'madame', often used in letters and forms.

Please address your letter to Mrs. Martin.

Veuillez adresser votre lettre à Mme Martin.

Abbreviation of the word 'madame', borrowed from French.

Mrs. Mayor

Title used to refer to a woman who is a mayor.

Mme le maire

Hello, Mrs.

Formal greeting to a woman.

Bonjour, Mme

Relevance of Mrs.

Evaluation of the issue to which a woman is connected.

Pertinence de Mme

madame

Title of civility for a woman.

madame

mademoiselle

Title of civility for a young woman.

mademoiselle

Monsieur

Title of civility for a man.

Monsieur

Used informally to refer to a woman.

Hi, Mrs., how's it going?

Salut, Mme, comment ça va ?

Sometimes used ironically for a woman who considers herself superior.

Look at her, always in Mrs. Boss mode.

Regarde-la, toujours en mode Mme la patronne.