This is the 2049th most frequent French word.
madame
"Madame" is a French term meaning "Mrs." or "Ma'am," used to address or refer to a married or adult woman respectfully.
Here, 'Madame' is used as a formal title for a married woman, similar to 'Mrs.' in English.
Madame Dupont est une enseignante très compétente.
Mrs. Dupont is a very skilled teacher.
In this sentence, 'madame' is used as a polite form of address to a woman, regardless of her marital status.
Excusez-moi, madame, avez-vous l'heure ?
Excuse me, ma'am, do you have the time?
The usage of 'madame' here serves as a courteous way to address a female customer in a formal context.