English Dictionary

Definition of “madame”

madame (ˈmædəm ; French madam)

Word forms: plural mesdames (ˈmeɪˌdæm Pronunciation for

; French medam)

a married Frenchwoman: usually used as a title equivalent to Mrs, and sometimes extended to older unmarried women to show respect and to women of other nationalities

C17: from French. See madam

If she's not careful she'll end up in the spoilt madame zone.

Sun, News of the World (2002)

It was more schoolmarm than " madame " in this collection.

Edmonton Sun (2003)

Madame is under the weather today, won't you visit madame in her chamber?

Brynner, Rock Yul

Part of her was flattered: perhaps she was different, though she saw herself more as a madame than a madonna.

Stewart, Michael Compulsion

The Five Tribes of Conservative Women Suburban Queen Dame Jill Knight Quintessential Edgbaston Tory madame.

Independent (1999)

`If you wouldn't mind staying until the police arrive, madame.

Smith, Evelyn E Miss Melville Regrets

`You and madame can take your places aboard the freighter any time you choose.

Butterworth, Michael The Five Million Dollar Prince

``Or, the man says, `You are wrong, madame , it's the other end of the corridor '.

Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)

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