Mesdames Meaning in English

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التعريف

A formal French word meaning 'ladies,' used as a polite way to address or refer to a group of women.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Very formal and specifically French; used in English for official, ceremonial, or stylized contexts (like invitations or announcements). Plural of 'madame.' Not used in casual conversation; often paired with 'messieurs' for men.

• Spanish: señoras
• Portuguese (BR): senhoras
• Portuguese (PT): senhoras
• Chinese (Simplified): 女士们
• Chinese (Traditional): 女士們
• Hindi: महिलाएं
• Arabic: سيدات
• Bengali: মহিলাবৃন্দ - মহিলাগণ
• Russian: дамЫ
• Japanese: レディース - ご婦人方
• Vietnamese: quý bà
• Korean: 숙녀 여러분
• Turkish: hanımefendiler
• Urdu: خواتین
• Indonesian: nyonya-nyonya - para wanita

جمل نموذجية

Ladies and mesdames, please take your seats.

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The invitation read 'Messieurs et Mesdames'.

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The program listed the performers as 'Mesdames Dupont and Lefevre.'

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You’ll sometimes see 'mesdames' used on formal plaques or memorials.

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'Good evening, mesdames,' the host greeted the group elegantly.

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Please welcome the mesdames to the stage.

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