Maître (en. Master)

/mɛtʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Title given to a person who teaches or practices a specialized profession.

The schoolmaster prepares his lessons carefully.

Le maître d'école prépare ses leçons avec attention.

A person who is an expert in a field or has particular know-how.

He is a master in painting, his works are admired worldwide.

C'est un maître en peinture, ses œuvres sont admirées dans le monde entier.

Term of respect for a man who has power or authority.

He is the master of his company and makes all the decisions.

Il est le maître de son entreprise et prend toutes les décisions.

From the Latin 'magister', which means 'teacher, leader'.

master of oneself

A person who has good control over their emotions.

maître de soi

master of the situation

A person who has control or authority over a situation.

maître de la situation

master on board

A person who directs a ship or boat.

maître à bord

mastery

Ability to understand and control a subject.

maîtrise

learning

Process of acquiring skills or knowledge.

apprentissage

discipline

Rules governing a field of study.

discipline

A person who masters something at an exceptional level.

This chef is a true master in his field.

Ce chef est un vrai maître dans son domaine.

A term of endearment used by a student towards a teacher.

Hello, master!

Salut, maître !