master

• Décrit une personne qui possède un haut niveau de compétence ou d'expérience dans un domaine ou une activité particulière.

Describes someone who is highly skilled or proficient in a particular field or activity.

1. Primary or mainB1formal

   Being the most important or main one.

   principal, primaire

   • The master bedroom is located on the second floor.
   • He holds the master key to all the rooms.
   • The master copy of the document is kept in the safe.

   Synonymescentralchiefdominantforemostkeyleadingmainprimaryprimeprincipal

   Antonymesminorsecondarysubordinate

2. Highly skilled or expertB2formal

   Showing great skill or expertise.

   Très habile ou expert

   • She is a master chef known for her innovative dishes.
   • The master craftsman carved the wood with precision.
   • He gave a master performance in the play.

   Synonymesaccomplishedadeptconsummateexpertmasterfulmasterlyproficientskilledvirtuoso

   Antonymesamateurinexpertnoviceunskilled

• Nom désignant une personne qui exerce un contrôle, une autorité ou possède une grande compétence dans un domaine, par exemple un artisan qualifié, le propriétaire d'un serviteur ou d'un animal, ou le titulaire d'un diplôme de maîtrise.

A noun referring to a person who has control, authority, or expertise over something or someone, such as a skilled practitioner, an owner of a servant or animal, or a holder of a postgraduate degree.

1. Expert or skilled personB1formal

   A person who has great skill or knowledge in a particular subject or activity.

   Expert ou personne qualifiée

   • He is a master of the violin.
   • She is a master in the art of negotiation.
   • The chef is a master of French cuisine.

   Synonymesadeptauthoritydoyenexpertgeniusgurumaestropast masterproprofessionalspecialistvirtuosowizard

2. Owner or controllerB1formal

   A person who has control or authority over something or someone.

   Maître (personne qui a autorité)

   • The dog obeyed its master.
   • He is the master of his own destiny.
   • The ship's master gave the order to set sail.

   Synonymesbosschiefcommandercontrollerheadleaderlordoverseerownerruler

   Antonymesservantsubordinateunderling

3. Academic degreeB2formal

   A graduate degree awarded by a university, typically after a bachelor's degree.

   Maîtrise (grade universitaire)

   • She earned a Master's degree in Business Administration.
   • He is pursuing a Master in Computer Science.
   • The university offers a Master of Arts in History.

4. Original copyB2formal

   The original version of a document, recording, or film from which copies are made.

   Original servant de copie

   • The master recording was stored in a secure vault.
   • Please keep the master file safe.
   • The master copy of the contract is in the office.

   Synonymesarchetypemaster copymodeloriginalprototypesourcetemplate

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'acquérir une connaissance approfondie ou une compétence dans un sujet ou une activité, ou pour surmonter ou contrôler quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of gaining comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or activity, or to overcome or control something.

1. Gain complete knowledge or skillB2formal

   To learn or understand something completely, or to become highly skilled at something.

   maîtriser

   • She mastered the piano after years of practice.
   • He mastered the art of negotiation.
   • It took him months to master the new software.

   Synonymesacquirecommandcomprehendgrasplearnpick up

   Antonymesmistakemisunderstand

2. Control or overcomeB2formal

   To gain control over something, especially an emotion or a difficult situation.

   Maîtriser, dominer

   • He managed to master his fear of heights.
   • She mastered the difficult situation with grace.
   • You must learn to master your temper.

   Synonymesconquercontrolcurbdefeatdominatemanageovercomesubduesuppresstame

   Antonymessuccumbsurrenderyield