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    Faveur (en. Favor)

    /fa.vœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of favoring someone or something.
    He granted him this favor to help him.
    Il lui a accordé cette faveur pour l'aider.
    Advantage or benefit granted.
    She received a loan in favor of her project.
    Elle a reçu un prêt en faveur de son projet.
    Request made to obtain a service.
    He called on me in favor of a friend.
    Il a fait appel à moi en faveur d'un ami.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'favorem', meaning 'support, favor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to grant a favor
    To provide a service to someone.
    rendre faveur
    in favor of
    For the benefit of someone or something.
    en faveur de
    to do a favor
    To provide a service or assistance.
    faire faveur

    Related Words

    to favor
    To grant a preference or an advantage.
    favoriser
    favorite
    Person who benefits from a preference.
    favori

    Slang Meanings

    Informal help or a hand.
    He gave me a favor by helping me move.
    Il m'a filé une faveur en m'aidant à déménager.
    A service rendered among friends.
    It was just a little favor between us.
    C'était juste un petit coup de faveur entre nous.