It's la fin ("the end"). The French government has dropped the title of "Mademoiselle" from "official forms and registries". This leaves "Madame" as the only title option for women, corresponding to the equally matrimonially-neutral title of "Monsieur" used by men. What's good for the goose might be good for the gander, but if you use forms on your website for France and beyond, you'll want to make sure they are properly localized for your global markets.
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