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    Mistress (en. Mistress)

    /ˈmɪstrəs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A woman having a romantic relationship with a married man.
    He has been keeping a mistress for several years.
    Il entretient une maîtresse depuis plusieurs années.
    A woman who holds authority or control over something.
    She is the mistress of the house.
    Elle est la maîtresse de la maison.
    A teacher or educator, especially in formal contexts.
    The school mistress has been very strict this year.
    La maîtresse de l'école a été très sévère cette année.

    Etymology

    From Old English 'mistress', derived from the masculine 'master'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to the mistress
    At school, in reference to a teacher.
    à la maîtresse
    mistress of her emotions
    Someone who controls their feelings.
    maîtresse de ses émotions
    to open a mistress
    Welcoming a new mistress into an institution.
    ouvrir une maîtresse

    Related Words

    master
    A person who has authority or expertise in a field.
    maître
    lover
    A woman in a romantic relationship.
    amante
    wife
    A married woman.
    épouse

    Slang Meanings

    Girl
    He has a girl who doesn't show up in public.
    Il a une gonzesse qui ne s'affiche pas en public.
    Doe
    He hangs out with his doe while his wife is away.
    Il traîne avec sa biche pendant que sa femme est absente.
    Chick
    He met a chick who becomes his mistress.
    Il a rencontré une nana qui devient sa maîtresse.