maître
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A title used before the name of a lawyer or notary in French
- noun
- /ˈmɛtrə/
- Formal
:
maestro
- In the courtroom, the judge addressed the lawyer as maître to acknowledge his credentials.
Examples
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When meeting the notary, he introduced himself as maître Dupont, highlighting his professional status.
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Many of those who can now be called maîtres of Russian dancing started in his studio.
Blog text (14) -
In Paris, lawyers often carry the title maître to signify their expertise and respect in the legal field.
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Maître comes from the Latin word magister, which means 'master' or 'teacher'. In French it became a respectful title for trained professionals like lawyers and notaries, which is why lawyers are called maître before their name.
