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.