noun
madame
A formal French title or form of address for a woman.
Madame Laurent welcomes the visitors.
Etymology
The title combines my with lady. An expression of respectful address became a conventional French title for a woman.
More examples
- The waiter addressed her politely as madame.
- Good evening, madame, the host said.
- The invitation was addressed to Madame Dupont.
Forms
madame · mesdames
Similar words
- madam
- The corresponding English form of polite address.