madame
die Madame, die Mesdames
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madame
A French form of address or term for a woman, especially a married woman or a woman of high social standing.
In Frankreich wurde sie in jedem Geschäft höflich mit „Madame“ angesprochen.
In France, she was politely addressed as “Madame” in every shop.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Mesdames |
| genitive | der Madame |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Madame | die Mesdames |
| accusative | die Madame | die Mesdames |
| dative | der Madame | den Mesdames |
| genitive | der Madame | der Mesdames |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
In a greeting or together with a French surname, “Madame” is usually a French form of address. In German usage, the word can also sound mocking, as in “Hat Madame noch weitere Wünsche?” (Does madame have any other requests?).
Madame Dupont, herzlich willkommen in unserem Hotel!
Madame Dupont, welcome to our hotel!
When you address a woman directly as “Madame,” no article comes before it. The form of address is separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma.
Möchten Sie noch einen Kaffee, Madame?
Would you like another coffee, Madame?
In German, “Madame” can also sound mocking or reproachful, especially in questions about a woman’s wishes or behavior. Pay attention to the tone and situation: the term does not always express respect.
Ist Madame mit dem Essen etwa nicht zufrieden?
Is madame perhaps not satisfied with the food?
