Madame
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Madames · Mesdames
Meaning · English
A title equivalent to Mrs. or Ms., used for French-speaking women and (by custom) certain other individuals. It is abbreviated as Mme.
Noun
Examples
The Queen welcomed President and Madame De Gaulle.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Madame” mean?
A title equivalent to Mrs. or Ms., used for French-speaking women and (by custom) certain other individuals. It is abbreviated as Mme.
Is “Madame” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.