la
feminine
/ma.dam/
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Translation
madam, Mrs
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
Genderfeminine
Pluralmesdames
Examples
, caisse.
Madam, your order is ready at the till.
, - .
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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