Maestro (en. Maestro)
/ma.ɛs.tʁo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Title given to a conductor or a high-level musician.
The maestro conducted the orchestra with passion.
Le maestro a dirigé l'orchestre avec passion.
A person who excels in their field, especially in music.
She is considered a maestro in the world of composition.
Elle est considérée comme une maestro dans le monde de la composition.
Master of a particular art.
This painter is a maestro of realism.
Ce peintre est un maestro du réalisme.
Etymology
Derived from the Italian 'maestro', meaning 'master'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a maestro of music
A person who excels particularly in music.
un maestro de la musique
to act like a maestro
To act as an expert, demonstrating great skill or authority.
faire le maestro
to be the maestro
To be a leader or a prominent figure in a field.
être le maestro
Related Words
orchestra
A group of musicians who play together under the direction of a maestro.
orchestre
musician
A person who practices music, often under the direction of a maestro.
musicien
composer
A person who composes music, often regarded as a maestro of musical writing.
compositeur
Slang Meanings
An expert or someone very skilled in a field.
He is the maestro of marketing in this company.
Il est le maestro du marketing dans cette entreprise.
Used informally to refer to a good leader or an influential person.
She always knows how to lead the project, she is a true maestro.
Elle sait toujours comment diriger le projet, c'est un vrai maestro.