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    Madame (en. Madame)

    /maˈdam/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Term of respect used to address a woman.
    The madame of the hotel received us very kindly.
    La madame del hotel nos recibió muy amablemente.
    A woman who occupies a position of authority or respect.
    The madame of the club is very well-known in the city.
    La madame del club es muy conocida en la ciudad.
    Term used in the context of prostitution to refer to the owner of a brothel.
    The madame organized everything for her workers.
    La madame organizaba todo para sus trabajadoras.

    Etymology

    From the French 'madame', which means 'my lady'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    madame is served
    a phrase indicating that the lady is served, used in contexts of attention or service.
    madame est servie
    madame, take your time
    a way of telling a lady to take her time.
    madame, prenez votre temps

    Related Words

    lady
    Term used as a courteous title for women.
    señora
    mademoiselle
    Term used to refer to a young or unmarried woman.
    mademoiselle

    Slang Meanings

    An attractive or seductive woman.
    That madame knows how to get attention.
    Esa madame sabe cómo llamar la atención.
    Referring to a woman who takes control of the situation.
    Don’t mess with her, she’s a real madame.
    No te metas con ella, es una verdadera madame.