Maîtres (en. Masters)

/mɛtʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A teacher or a professor.

The masters of the school organized a meeting.

Les maîtres de l'école ont organisé une réunion.

Individuals possessing knowledge or skill.

These masters of the trade pass on their experience.

Ces maîtres du métier transmettent leur expérience.

Owners of a work of art.

The masters of painting have marked the history of art.

Les maîtres de la peinture ont marqué l'histoire de l'art.

From the Latin 'magister', meaning 'one who is in charge'.

Master on board

Term used to designate the person in charge of a ship.

Maître à bord

To be the master of one's destiny

To have control over one's own life.

Être maître de son destin

Master builder

Person responsible for the execution of a project.

Maître d'œuvre

mastery

Skill or expertise in a field.

maîtrise

master

Singular form of the term, designating a male or female teacher.

maître

apprentice

Person in training under the guidance of a master.

apprenti

Jedi Master

In this context, a very wise and experienced person.

Dans ce contexte, une personne très sage et expérimentée.

Game master

The one who directs a board game session.

Celui qui dirige une partie de jeu de société.