Mme.

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Question 1 of 10

decorum

the act of or need for making up one's mind.

dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.

a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.

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Definition for mme (2 of 2)

M.M.E.

Master of Mechanical Engineering.

Master of Mining Engineering.

Master of Music Education.

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Example sentences from the Web for mme

Vacillating and unintelligent, his actions were all guided by his mistress, Mme Bonnemain.
Top Ten Military Sex Scandals, Part Two|David Frum|November 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Mme Bonnemain died in 1890; Boulanger returned from exile to blow his brains out atop Mme Bonnemain's Brussels grave.
Top Ten Military Sex Scandals, Part Two|David Frum|November 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Let her even be a former courtesan now retired from the game, like Mme Swann, and he can make her live.
Proust: The Captive|David Frum|November 4, 2012|DAILY BEAST
This phrase produced an extraordinary effect on Mme Lerat, and tears came into her eyes.
Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille|Emile Zola

Mme Lejoubioux, of Vannes, said her furnishing bills went up considerably during the time Helene was in her service.
She Stands Accused|Victor MacClure
On the table there were now only some dirty plates, Mme Bron having recently distributed the last of the bouquets.
Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille|Emile Zola
Dupouy admitted, however, that shortly before this the deceased had spoken of taking a pleasure trip with Mme Lacoste.
She Stands Accused|Victor MacClure
Without thinking about it Mme Lerat had crossed two knives on the table in front of her.
Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille|Emile Zola

British Dictionary definitions for mme

Mme

noun plural Mmes

the French equivalent of Mrs

Word Origin for Mme

from French Madame, Mesdames

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