What does master in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word master in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use master in French.

The word master in French means master's, master's degree, first year of a master's degree, second year of a master's degree, master's degree, master's degree, advanced master's degree, webmaster. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word master

master's, master's degree

nom masculin (grade, diplôme universitaire) (postgraduate education)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le master sanctionne 5 années d'études supérieures.
The master's (or: master's degree) rewards five years of higher education.

first year of a master's degree

nom masculin (diplôme universitaire de 2e cycle) (postgraduate education)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Mon fils prépare un master 1 de physique.
My son is doing the first year of a master's degree in physics.

second year of a master's degree

nom masculin (diplôme universitaire de 2e cycle) (postgraduate education)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ma nièce prépare un master 2 de biologie végétale.
My niece is doing the second year of a master's degree in plant biology.

master's degree

nom masculin (diplôme BAC+5) (qualification)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le master professionnel permet l'inscription au doctorat.

master's degree

nom masculin (formation BAC+5) (course)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il est en première année de master professionnel à la Sorbonne.

advanced master's degree

nom masculin (formation post-master) (qualification, course)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les masters spécialisés permettent d'obtenir une double spécialisation de niveau BAC + 6.

webmaster

nom masculin et féminin (anglicisme (administrateur de site Internet)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Pour récupérer votre mot de passe, contactez le webmaster.

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