Always capitalize polite forms of address like sir and ma'am (or madam) in a salutation at the start of an email or letter. Also capitalize honorifics like sir and dame and titles like madam and miss when they appear right before a name or another title. Yes, Madam Prime Minister .

Should madam be capitalized in French?

Titles and occupations that replace a person's name are capitalized in French, such as le President or Madame la Directrice (madam director). By contrast, these terms are lowercase in English because only official titles that directly precede a proper noun are capitalized in English, never standalone titles.

Do you capitalize madam Chair?

In general, use chair instead of chairman or chairwoman, e.g., "the chapter chair." Chairwoman or chairman may be used along with a name: "Chairwoman Sally Smith" or "Chairman Joe Smith." Capitalize chair, chairman, and chairwoman only when the title precedes a name; keep it lowercase elsewhere.