Definition of MADAME

madame

Plural: madames, mesdames

Noun

  • The French formal title of respect for a married woman.
  • A formal title for a married woman, equivalent to 'Madam'.
  • title used for a married Frenchwoman
  • Alternative form of madam.

Examples

  • She elegantly played MADAME, a refined word for a sophisticated Scrabble player.
  • The French translation of MADAME, ’Mesdames,’ adds a touch of class to any Words With Friends board.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from French madame, from Old French ma dame (“my lady”). Doublet of madam and Madonna.

Scrabble Score: 11

madame: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
madame: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
madame: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

madame: valid Words With Friends Word