1 definition by Linguistics guy
1. A title of respect used when speaking to woman. Abbreviation: Mam.
2. Polite address used for any woman.
3. French title of respect equivalent to “Mrs.”, used alone or prefixed to a woman's married name or title: Madame Curie, Madame Jackson, Madame Kahlo...
2. Polite address used for any woman.
3. French title of respect equivalent to “Mrs.”, used alone or prefixed to a woman's married name or title: Madame Curie, Madame Jackson, Madame Kahlo...
"Good morning Madame Lopes. How would you like your coffee today?
"How can I help you, mam?"
"You forgot your sunglasses in our office, madame"
"Don't forget your sunglasses again, mam."
"How can I help you, mam?"
"You forgot your sunglasses in our office, madame"
"Don't forget your sunglasses again, mam."
by Linguistics guy March 30, 2017