madam in English: A polite word used when you speak to a woman you do not know. The word for a man is sir. (noun)

Translation

A polite word used when you speak to a woman you do not know. The word for a man is sir.

Word origin

From French ma dame, meaning my lady.

Gender

Pluralmadams

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Here "madam" is a polite way to greet a woman.

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Shop and hotel staff often say "madam" to a customer.

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"Madam" is more formal than "miss" and much more formal than "mate".

sir

A polite word you use when you speak to a man you do not know.

lady

A polite word for a woman.

woman

An adult female person.

polite

Acting in a kind, well-mannered way, saying please and thank you.

miss

To fail to catch, hit, or reach something, or to feel sad that someone is not there.

madame

A polite title for a woman, taken from French and used before her name.

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