How to Say ‘Hello Ma'am.’ in French
Bonjour Madame.
bohn-ZHOOR mah-DAM
[bohn-ZHOOR mah-DAM]
🇫🇷 In France: [Bonjour Madame.] is a standard polite way for a student to greet a female teacher. In France, saying [bonjour] when you approach someone matters socially; skipping it can sound abrupt.
Phrase Breakdown
Bonjour
[bohn-ZHOOR]
hello
A common polite greeting used when speaking to a teacher or classmate.
Je commence par Bonjour Madame. quand je vois l'enseignante.
I start with Hello ma'am when I see the teacher.
Madame
[mah-DAM]
ma'am / Mrs.
A polite way to address a female teacher or adult woman in school.
Je commence par Bonjour Madame. quand je vois l'enseignante.
I start with Hello ma'am when I see the teacher.
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