No. 10,613 in French

maîtriser

To master or to control.

In a sentence

Elle a réussi à maîtriser la situation difficile.
She managed to control the difficult situation.
Used to indicate control over circumstances.
Il veut maîtriser une nouvelle compétence cette année.
He wants to master a new skill this year.
Used to signify acquiring proficiency in a skill.
Pour bien maîtriser une langue, il faut pratiquer régulièrement.
To truly master a language, one must practice regularly.
Used to express achieving a deep understanding or mastery of a subject.

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