madame

/məˈdæm/
noun
  1. A French title of respect for a woman, equivalent to 'Mrs.' or 'Madam'.
    • The letter was addressed to Madame Dubois.
    • In French class, we learned to say 'Bonjour, Madame'.
    • Madame Curie was a famous scientist.
  2. Used in English to refer to a woman who runs a brothel.
    • The novel tells the story of a famous madame in Paris.
    • The police arrested the madame for running an illegal business.
    • She was known as the madame of the most exclusive house in the city.
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