masterclasse

French

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from English master class.

The e is added to look like French classe, which is also the reason why the noun is feminine and not masculine like almost every foreign borrowings.

Noun

masterclasse f (plural masterclasses)

  1. (slang) master class, masterclass
    Synonym: pépite
    Masterclasse ta confiture !
    Your jam is a masterclass!