madame
madam / Mrs. / ma'am
Pronunciation
/ma.dam/
Cultural Note
In France, 'madame' is now the default title for all adult women regardless of marital status. The title 'mademoiselle' was officially removed from government forms in 2012. Adding 'madame' or 'monsieur' to greetings is a mark of basic politeness.
📝 Example Sentences
Bonjour madame, comment puis-je vous aider ?
Hello ma'am, how can I help you?
Madame Dupont, votre table est prête.
Mrs. Dupont, your table is ready.
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