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frau Synonyms
Another word for frau
Choosing another word for frau depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A German title of courtesy or form of address for an adult woman, traditionally a married woman, equivalent to Mrs. or Ms.
Usage Example
"The diplomat greeted madam Schmidt warmly upon arriving at the conference in Berlin."
Strong
madam
• noun (Context 2)
A married woman, housewife, or adult woman, especially one who is German (often used humorously or informally in English).
Usage Example
"In the novel, the kindly village wife offered the weary travelers fresh bread and warm soup."
Strong
wife
hausfrau
housewife
matron
Opposites of frau
The opposite of frau shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
herr
husband
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Frau. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/frau