English–French
“teacher” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/mɛtʁ/
Example
Le maître corrige les cahiers.
The teacher grades the notebooks.
How to say “teacher” in French
“Teacher” in French is maître.
A senior guide in a craft or discipline, combining authority over the work with the role of a teacher.
Example sentences with maître
Les élèves posent des questions au maître après la classe.
The students ask the teacher questions after class.
Tips for using maître
- Maître appears in compounds such as maître-nageur and maître d'hôtel, where the following words specify a particular role.
Other French words for “teacher”
Mon prof est très sympathique.
My teacher is very nice.
La maîtresse de ma fille est très gentille.
My daughter's teacher is very kind.
Mon enseignant donne des devoirs.
My teacher gives homework.
Mon professeur est gentil.
My teacher is kind.