English–French

“master” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/metʁize/

Example

Elle maîtrise le piano.

She has mastered the piano.

Illustration for maîtriser (master)

How to say “master” in French

“Master” in French is maîtriser.

A firm grip turns learned knowledge into reliable action and keeps a situation from escaping control.

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

Example sentences with maîtriser

Il faut maîtriser une langue pour voyager facilement.

You need to master a language to travel easily.

Tips for using maîtriser

  • Se maîtriser means to control oneself, while the non-reflexive verb can refer to controlling a subject, situation, or skill.

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