Favoris (en. Favorites)

/fa.vo.ʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Hair or sideburns left long on the sides of the face.
He decided to grow out his sideburns to change his style.
Il a décidé de laisser pousser ses favoris pour changer de style.
Preferred or favored person or thing.
This book is one of my favorites.
Ce livre est un de mes favoris.

Etymology

From Latin 'favor' meaning favor or support.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have sideburns
to have long hair on the sides of the face
avoir des favoris
to be in the favorites
to be among the chosen or preferred
être dans les favoris

Related Words

to favor
To give preference to something or someone.
favoriser
favor
Act of goodwill or assistance given to someone.
faveur

Slang Meanings

To have style
He has sideburns that give him a unique look.
Il a des favoris qui lui donnent un look unique.
To be fashionable
Young people often wear sideburns to be trendy.
Les jeunes portent souvent des favoris pour être tendance.