Join Discordmadame
madam (polite form of address for a woman)
Mrs. / Ms. (title placed before a surname)
the woman in charge
the female head of a household or establishment
Ici, c'est madame qui décide.
Here, it's the woman in charge who decides.
Notes
GENERAL INFO
Madame is a formal title and noun meaning "Mrs." or "Madam." It is used for married women or as a respectful address to any adult woman, regardless of marital status.
USAGE
You use madame when addressing a woman directly (e.g., "Bonjour, Madame.") or when referring to her with her last name ("Madame Dupont"). It's a polite, standard form of address in most situations.
TRAPS
Do not confuse it with "Mademoiselle" (Miss), which is traditionally for unmarried women or young women but is less commonly used today. In doubt, always use Madame for any adult woman to be respectful.