Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mesdames
Noun
meɪˈdæmz
Definition
A French term used to address or refer to women, equivalent to ‘ladies’ in English.
Examples
- At the gala, mesdames were dressed in elegant gowns.
- The speaker addressed the audience as ‘mesdames et messieurs’, welcoming both ladies and gentlemen.
- In the restaurant, the staff treated all mesdames with utmost respect.
Meaning
The plural form of ‘madame’, ‘mesdames’ is used in formal contexts to denote respect for women, particularly in a group.
Synonyms
- ladies
- women
