Marie-Madeleine Lachenais, known as Joute (Arcahaie, Haiti 1778 – Kingston, Jamaica 22 July 1843), was a politically active and influential Haitian woman.

She had a relationship with Alexandre Pétion, with whom she had two daughters, Cecile and Hersilie.

Petion appointed Jean-Pierre Boyer as his successor with her support.

In 1838, she persuaded Boyer to remain as president when he contemplated stepping down.

She also revealed and prevented a planned coup involving Faustin Soulouque.