1. Essentiel.
2. Capital. Les idées maîtresses d'un texte.
1. Essentiel.
2. Capital. Les idées maîtresses d'un texte.
ETYM Old Eng. maistre, maister, Old Fren. maistre, mestre, French maître, from Latin magister, orig. a double comparative from the root of magnus great, akin to Greek megas. Related to Maestro, Magister, Magistrate, Magnitude, Major, Mister, Mistress, Mickle.
1. One who directs the work of other; especially, one who directs slaves.
2. One who controls a domain or an activity.
3. An authority qualified to teach apprentices; SYN. professional.
4. The owner of a pet.
5. An officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship; SYN. captain, sea captain, skipper.
6. An original (audio recording) from which copies can be made; SYN. master copy, original.
7. Holds masters degree from academic institution.
1. Chef.
2. Dirigeant. Aux ordres du maître.
3. Enseignant. Maître d'école.
4. Virtuose.
5. Modèle. Les oeuvres d'un maître.
6. Propriétaire. Le maître de maison.
1. To be or become completely proficient or skilled in; SYN. get the hang.
2. To have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of; SYN. control.