Faveurs (en. Favors)

/fa.vœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Advantages or support given to a person.

He has received many favors from his superiors.

Il a reçu beaucoup de faveurs de ses supérieurs.

Transitions of gift, often in an informal context.

She asked her friends for favors to organize the event.

Elle a demandé des faveurs à ses amis pour organiser l'événement.

Generous actions done to help others.

He does not hesitate to return favors to his neighbors.

Il n'hésite pas à rendre des faveurs à ses voisins.

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

to ask for a favor

to request help or a service from someone.

demander une faveur

to return a favor

to thank someone by offering something in return.

rendre une faveur

to have favors

to benefit from particular advantages or privileges.

avoir des faveurs

to favor

To grant advantages or preferences to someone.

favoriser

weak

Refers to a person who is more vulnerable or sensitive, often in the context of asking for favors.

faible

favorable

That which is beneficial or advantageous.

favorable

Hidden benefits often obtained under the table.

He got the job thanks to favors.

Il a obtenu le job grâce à des faveurs.

Gifts or benefits granted in a context of corruption.

Favors in politics are common currency.

Les faveurs dans la politique sont monnaie courante.