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Mme.

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. Madame.


M.M.E. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. Master of Mechanical Engineering.

  2. Master of Mining Engineering.

  3. Master of Music Education.


Mme British  

noun

  1. the French equivalent of Mrs

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Etymology

Origin of Mme

from French Madame, Mesdames

Example Sentences

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“He got halfway,” noted a New York Times reporter, “when he discovered to his horror he was about to sit on Mme. Khrushchev. The President of the United States quickly shifted to a chair and smiled an apology.”

From Literature

“I will never forget my audition for Mme. Lhévinne,” North recalls.

From Seattle Times

“I had never played an audition before … just concerts. I played for her, and then I ran out of the studio, taking deep breaths. Right behind me was Mme. Lhévinne, shouting, ‘I will take you!

From Seattle Times

Proust chronicles the poisonous effects of World War I on French society, embodied by the hostess Mme.

From Salon

The legendary French actress plays the snooty Mme.

From Los Angeles Times