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madame

/məˈdɑːm/

1 entry

noun

/məˈdɑːm/B1formal
  • ruТитул или форма обращения к замужней женщине, изначально французское слово, принятое в английском как вежливая форма уважения.

A title or form of address used for a married woman, originally French, adopted in English as a polite term of respect.

irregular plural

  1. Title for a married FrenchwomanA2formal

    A formal title used to address or refer to a married woman in French-speaking contexts, equivalent to 'Mrs.' in English.

    ruМадам

    • Madame Dupont will be joining us for dinner.
    • Please address the letter to Madame Leclerc.
    • Madame, your table is ready.
  2. Polite form of addressB1formal

    A respectful way to address a woman in formal situations, especially in French or English contexts.

    ruМадам

    • Madame, may I help you with your bags?
    • The ambassador welcomed Madame and her husband.
    • Madame, your presence is requested at the ceremony.

    Synonymsmadam

    Antonymsmonsieur

Forms
  • mesdames plural form
  • mesdames' possessive plural form
  • madame's possessive singular form