Etymology[edit]
Literally, “master word”.
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA(key): /mɛ.tʁə.mo/, /me.tʁə.mo/
maître-mot m (plural maîtres-mots)
- watchword, byword, name of the game, key, keyword, guiding principle
Usage notes[edit]
Used with the definite article le.