maîtresse

See also: maitresse and maitrêsse

French

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Etymology

From maître (“master”) +‎ -esse (“-ess”).

Pronunciation

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

maîtresse f (plural maîtresses, masculine maître)

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

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