maîtriser
Meanings
Verb
1. to master, have authority over somebody
2. to dominate, overcome, conquer, control
3. be master of (figuratively)
4. to master, to be able to, to know how to accomplish very well
Examples79
Ziri maîtrisait le kung fu.
Ziri mastered kung fu.
Je maîtrise ce sujet.
I have a strong command of this subject.
Il maîtrise la situation.
He has the situation under control.
L'association a appris à maîtriser les médias.
The association has learned to control the media.
Essaie de maîtriser les enfants jusqu'à mon retour.
Try to keep the kids under control until I get back.
Sa secrétaire maîtrise trois langues.
His secretary can speak three languages well.