0 a man who leads or controls other people or animals -- maître [ masculine ]
1 an expert or sb who is very skilled at sth -- maître
He’s a master of persuasion. C’est un maître dans l’art de persuader.
a master builder un maître d’œuvre
2 an original of a document, photo, etc. used to make copies from -- original [ masculine ]
the master copy l’original
4 to get control of, or overcome -- se rendre maître de
Will humans ever master their environment? Les humains se rendront-ils jamais maîtres de leur environnement ?
5 a person or thing that commands or controls -- maître/-tresse
If our partners recognise our legal order and values, then a partnership is what we have; if they do not, then the relationship is one of master and servant.
I know you are a master of diplomacy, but a response would be most appropriate in this case.
I think we have mastered the directive in front of us.
It is something we hope for, but he is certainly not the master card.
We did not get as far as how ports should be included in the master plan.
Moreover, the master's treatment does not exactly inspire people to work in shipping.
In a context of increasing mobility and migration, it is essential for people to master the national language or languages if they are to become fully integrated into society.
The green revolution must be mastered rather than endured.
