At the charity gala, she madams each arriving woman with a practiced curtsy.

The madames at the vintage boutique offered tea and fashion advice to every curious customer.

For brunch I ordered a croque-madame and a small salad.

We spent the afternoon wandering through Madame Tussaud's, marveling at the lifelike figures of world leaders and celebrities.

At the old tavern she ordered a Madame Bishop and warmed her hands by the hearth.

At the corner bistro, we shared croque-madames and a pot of strong coffee while watching the rain.

She learned to prepare foul madames from her grandmother's recipe, which had been passed down for generations.

At the village parade, the old woman was honored as the troll madam, and she led the dancers with a mischievous grin.

At the charity gala, the grandes madames occupied the front row, their pearls and poise drawing everyone's gaze.

Everyone in the theater stood when the grande madame entered, recognizing her decades of contribution to the arts.