Madame: meaning, definitions and examples
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madame
[ หmadษm ]
formal title
A title used to address or refer to a woman in a polite or formal way, especially in France.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Madame President, may I have a word with you?
- I would like to introduce you to Madame Dupont, our guest of honor.
brothel keeper
A woman who runs a brothel or manages a house of prostitution.
Synonyms
brothel keeper, pimp, procurer
Examples of usage
- The madame of the brothel was known for her strict rules and discretion.
- The police arrested the madame and several of her employees in a raid on the establishment.
Translations
Translations of the word "madame" in other languages:
๐ต๐น madame
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคนเคฟเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Madame
๐ฎ๐ฉ nyonya
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ pani
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใ
๐ซ๐ท madame
๐ช๐ธ seรฑora
๐น๐ท hanฤฑmefendi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง๋ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูุฏุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ panรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ pani
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅณๅฃซ
๐ธ๐ฎ gospa
๐ฎ๐ธ frรบ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ั ะฐะฝัะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแแแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xanฤฑm
๐ฒ๐ฝ seรฑora
Etymology
The word 'madame' originated in French, where it means 'my lady'. It entered the English language in the 17th century and has been used as a polite form of address for women ever since. Over time, it has also come to be associated with the management of brothels, reflecting the darker side of society where women were exploited for profit.