Maîtresse (en. Mistress)

/mɛtʁɛs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Woman who teaches in a primary school.

The mistress prepared an exciting lesson for her students.

La maîtresse a préparé une leçon passionnante pour ses élèves.

Woman who has a romantic relationship with a man who is already committed.

He has a mistress, which complicates his family life.

Il a une maîtresse, ce qui complique sa vie familiale.

Woman who holds particular knowledge or expertise.

She is the mistress of French cuisine.

Elle est la maîtresse de la cuisine française.

From Latin 'magistra', the feminine form of 'magister', meaning master.

to act as the mistress

To assume a leadership role in a situation.

faire la maîtresse

schoolmistress

Woman teaching in a primary school.

maîtresse d'école

mistress of the house

Woman responsible for managing a household.

maîtresse de maison

master

Man who exercises authority or teaches.

maître

to master

To have control or skill over something.

maitriser

to dominate

To exercise power or control over someone.

dominer

Lover of a married man.

This woman was called the mistress of an influential man.

Cette femme a été appelée la maîtresse d'un homme influent.

Woman who manipulates or controls a man.

They say she is her husband's mistress.

On dit qu'elle est la maîtresse de son mari.