noun

Frau

frow

Frau (noun) means a title used before the surname of a German-speaking woman, equivalent to "Mrs." or "Ms.". Example: “The letter was addressed to Frau Schmidt.”

noun

A title used before the surname of a German-speaking woman, equivalent to "Mrs." or "Ms."

"The letter was addressed to Frau Schmidt."

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 notes

In 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."

Origin: German

Rhymes for Frau

au eau Tau pau Bau lau Mau Hau Yau Kau beau luau

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Frau” mean?

The word “Frau” means a title used before the surname of a German-speaking woman, equivalent to "Mrs." or "Ms.". In plain terms, the German equivalent of "Mrs." or "madam.".

How do you pronounce “Frau”?

“Frau” is pronounced frow (/fɹaʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Frau” in a sentence?

Here is “Frau” used in a sentence: “The letter was addressed to Frau Schmidt.”

What part of speech is “Frau”?

“Frau” is a noun.

Where does the word “Frau” come from?

The word “Frau” comes from German. Borrowed directly from German Frau, "woman, wife.".

How many meanings does “Frau” have?

“Frau” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a title used before the surname of a German-speaking woman, equivalent to "Mrs." or "Ms.".

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