How to Say ‘Hello Madam.’ in French
Bonjour Madame.
bohn-ZHOOR mah-DAM
[bohn-ZHOOR mah-DAM]
💬 Usage Tip: A very polite greeting. French often stacks greeting + title: bonjour + madame/monsieur.
🇫🇷 In France: This sounds respectful and natural when greeting a neighbor, shopkeeper, teacher, or someone you do not know well.
Phrase Breakdown
Bonjour
[bohn-ZHOOR]
hello
A standard daytime greeting in French.
Bonjour Madame, comment allez-vous aujourd’hui ?
Hello ma’am, how are you today?
Madame
[mah-DAM]
madam / ma’am
A polite way to address a woman formally.
Bonjour Madame, votre rendez-vous est à dix heures.
Hello ma’am, your appointment is at ten o’clock.
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