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The French abbreviation 'Mme' for Madame traces back to Latin roots meaning 'mistress' or 'lady'.
19 Jan 2026
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What is the origin of the French term 'Madame' and its abbreviation 'Mme'?
It is a modern French invention with no connection to Latin or older languages.
It derives from the French phrase 'ma dame' meaning 'my lady', which ultimately comes from the Latin 'domina'.
It comes from the English word 'madam' and was adopted into French later.
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