Madam: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฉโ๐ผ
madam
[ หmรฆdษm ]
formal
A polite way of addressing a woman, especially one in a position of authority or respect.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Good evening, madam. How may I assist you today?
- Madam President, we need your guidance on this matter.
- The madam of the house graciously welcomed all the guests.
Translations
Translations of the word "madam" in other languages:
๐ต๐น senhora
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคกเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Dame
๐ฎ๐ฉ nyonya
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ pani
๐ฏ๐ต ๅคซไบบ
๐ซ๐ท madame
๐ช๐ธ seรฑora
๐น๐ท hanฤฑmefendi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฏุงู
๐จ๐ฟ panรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ pani
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅณๅฃซ
๐ธ๐ฎ gospa
๐ฎ๐ธ frรบ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ั ะฐะฝัะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแแแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xanฤฑm
๐ฒ๐ฝ seรฑora
Word origin
The word 'madam' originated from the French term 'madame', which means 'my lady'. It was initially used as a term of respect or politeness towards women of high social standing. Over time, 'madam' has become a common form of address for women in formal or polite contexts, indicating courtesy and respect.