maître de conférences
The English phrase senior lecturer is translated into French as maître de conférences.
Meaning: academic rank (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term literally translates to 'master of conferences'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a female senior lecturer, use the feminine form maîtresse de conférences.
Did you know?
- In many French universities, one does not simply become a maître de conférences through a hire, but through a highly competitive national examination called 'concours'.
- While maîtresse de conférences is the grammatically correct feminine form, some academics prefer the masculine maître to emphasize the neutrality of the rank.
- The term maître de conférences refers to a permanent civil servant position in France, meaning the role is a state job rather than just a university contract.
Examples in context
- Monsieur Dupont est maître de conférences à l'université.Mr. Dupont is a senior lecturer at the university.
- Elle est maître de conférences en histoire.She is a senior lecturer in history.
- Mon frère est maître de conférences.My brother is a senior lecturer.
- Il a réussi son examen de maître de conférences.He passed his senior lecturer exam.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a new hire at the college.
- ChloéQui est le nouveau professeur de droit ?Who is the new law professor?
- LucasC'est un nouveau maître de conférences.He is a new senior lecturer.
- ChloéEst-ce qu'il a beaucoup d'expérience ?Does he have a lot of experience?
- LucasOui, il a enseigné partout en Europe.Yes, he has taught all over Europe.
