noun
Frau
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noun
1
A title used before the surname of a German-speaking woman, equivalent to "Mrs." or "Ms."
"The letter was addressed to Frau Schmidt."
2
A woman, especially a German woman (sometimes used humorously in English).
"His frau greeted us warmly at the door."
How to Use Frau
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe German equivalent of "Mrs." or "madam."
Word Forms
Frauen plural, Fraus plural, fraus plural
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from German Frau, "woman, wife."