Meaning
A polite word used when you speak to a woman you do not know. The word for a man is sir.
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Word origin
From French ma dame, meaning my lady.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- ma dame
- English cognates
- madame, dame
Grammar
Examples
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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".
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 10: madam, mmm, final and 7 more words.