master en sciences
The English phrase "master of science" is translated into French as master en sciences.
When you are referring to the degree as a countable noun, you should use the indefinite article un before the phrase, as in un master en sciences.
Meaning: a degree (noun)
Which one should you use?
The term Maîtrise en Sciences is used in more formal contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, the variation Maîtrise ès Sciences is sometimes used instead of Maîtrise en Sciences.
Did you know?
- The French word master is a linguistic 'doublet' of maître. Both words independently evolved from the same Latin ancestor, magister, but master was borrowed back from English.
- In Quebec, the formal title Maîtrise ès Sciences uses the word ès, which is an archaic contraction of the Latin ex meaning 'from'.
- The term master was adopted into French to align with the international 'LMD' (Licence, Master, Doctorat) system created by the European Higher Education Area.
Examples in context
- Après avoir obtenu ma licence, j'ai décidé de poursuivre une maîtrise en sciences à l'université.After obtaining my bachelor's degree, I decided to pursue a Master of Science at the university.
- J'ai décroché mon Master en génétique cette année !I got my Master's in genetics this year!
- Je vais passer mon entretien d'embauche demain. J'ai un Bac+5 en informatique.I have a job interview tomorrow. I hold a Master's degree in computer science.
- Elle a obtenu un master en sciences.She obtained a master of science.
- Il veut un master en sciences de la vie.He wants a master of science in life sciences.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are discussing their academic backgrounds.
- HugoQuel diplôme as-tu, Manon ?What degree do you have, Manon?
- ManonJ'ai un master en sciences.I have a master of science.
- HugoC'est impressionnant, félicitations !That's impressive, congratulations!
- ManonMerci beaucoup, Hugo.Thank you very much, Hugo.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries en, master, CC BY-SA 4.0.
