How to Say ‘Her teacher’ in French
Sa maîtresse
sah meh-TRESS
[sah meh-TRESS]
💬 Usage Tip: In primary school, maîtresse often means a female class teacher. It's a very common school word.
🇫🇷 In France: In French primary schools, many children say ma maîtresse for their teacher; it sounds very normal and affectionate.
Phrase Breakdown
Sa
[sah]
her; his
A possessive adjective meaning her or his before a feminine singular noun.
Sa maîtresse est très gentille cette année.
His/Her teacher is very kind this year.
maîtresse
[meh-TRESS]
teacher
In school context, this means a female primary school teacher.
Sa maîtresse organise une sortie scolaire.
His/Her teacher is organizing a school outing.
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