maîtresse

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See also: maitresse and maitrêsse

French

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Etymology

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From maître (master) +‎ -esse (-ess).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /mɛ.tʁɛs/ ~ /me.tʁɛs/
  • Rhymes: -ɛs
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Noun

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maîtresse f (plural maîtresses, masculine maître)

  1. mistress
  2. female teacher (in a primary school)

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