Translation
madam, Mrs
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Word origin
A compound of ma ('my') and dame ('lady'), from Latin mea domina ('my lady'). Domina is the feminine of dominus ('master, lord').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- mea domina
- English cognates
- dame, dominate, dominant, madam
Grammar
Examples
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Madam, your order is ready at the till.
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Good morning madam, how can I help you.
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Madam announced several important changes this morning.
Dupont .
Mrs Dupont is waiting in the meeting room.
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Good evening madam, your table is ready.
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madame: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the French word "madame" (madam, Mrs): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 3: madame, est-il, voici and 7 more words.