English–French

“conductor” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/maɛstʁo/

Example

Le maestro dirige l'orchestre ce soir.

The conductor is directing the orchestra this evening.

Illustration for maestro (conductor)

How to say “conductor” in French

“Conductor” in French is maestro.

A conductor at the center of an orchestra, shaping one coordinated musical performance through clear gestures.

Full entry for maestro: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with maestro

Le maestro invité a salué le public.

The guest conductor greeted the audience.

Tips for using maestro

  • Maestro is masculine in French, so the usual article is un maestro and its plural is maestros.

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