When the mayor's wife entered, the staff were instructed to madam her respectfully.

She kept madaming everyone at the party, demanding special treatment.

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

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

At the gala, the grande madames entered the ballroom with an air of unmistakable authority.

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

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

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

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

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