What does the cryptic crossword clue "Frenchwoman's mother in West? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Frenchwoman". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). DAM (synonym="DAM") in MAE (synonym="MAE") = MADAME; definition: "Frenchwoman's" The answer is MADAME.

Frenchwoman's mother in West? (6)

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