Maг®tresse Link

The French word is primarily a feminine noun , not an article . It is the feminine counterpart to maître ("master") and carries several meanings depending on the context: Primary Meanings

: It can denote a woman who owns an animal (e.g., la maîtresse d'un chien ) or a female head of a household ( maîtresse de maison ). Usage as an Adjective MaГ®tresse

: It refers to a woman in a romantic relationship with a man who is often already committed or married. The French word is primarily a feminine noun