How do you say "Hello, ma'am." in French?

"Hello, ma'am." in French is "Bonjour, madame.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "Bonjour, madame." mean in English?

"Bonjour, madame." means "Hello, ma'am." in English.

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How to Say ‘Hello, ma'am.’ in French

Bonjour, madame.

bohn-ZHOOR mah-DAM

[bohn-ZHOOR mah-DAM]

🇫🇷 In France: This is a standard polite opening with a teacher. In France, starting with [Bonjour] matters; jumping straight to your concern can feel abrupt.

Phrase Breakdown

Bonjour

[bohn-ZHOOR]

hello

A common polite daytime greeting meaning 'hello' or 'good day.'

Example

Bonjour, madame, je suis ravi de vous voir.

Hello, madam, I am delighted to see you.

madame

[mah-DAM]

madam; ma'am

A polite way to address a woman directly.

Example

Bonjour, madame, votre fils est déjà en classe.

Hello, madam, your son is already in class.

Guides for French learners

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