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maître

"maître" means "master" in French. It is number 740 on the frequency list, in A2 (noun).

Meaning

master; Military rank in the Navy; leader

IPA

/mɛtʁ/

Level

A2

Practice this word

Updated October 21, 2026

Example sentences

• Bonjour Maître !
  Hello Master!
  Tatoeba: sacredceltic / Eccles17
• Oui, Maître.
  Yes, master.
  Tatoeba: sacredceltic / Spamster
• Ni Dieu, ni maître.
  No cross, no crown.
  Tatoeba: LowMemory / AlanF_US

Learned together

In the course, "maître" is in the same group as these words. You master them as a set.

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• venue coming, arrival
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• effet effect
• sac bag, sack
• voix voice
• noël A Christmas gift
• grâce grace, charm
• prix prize

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