Favoriser (en. To favor)

/fa.vo.ʁi.ze/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Grant support or priority to something.
This policy aims to promote equal opportunities.
Cette politique vise à favoriser l'égalité des chances.
Make something more likely or more successful.
We need to promote ecological initiatives.
Il faut favoriser les initiatives écologiques.
Assist in development or success.
European funds promote the development of disadvantaged regions.
Les fonds européens favorisent le développement des régions défavorisées.

Etymology

Of Latin origin 'favorem', meaning 'favor'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to promote access
Make access easier to something.
favoriser l'accès
to promote development
Help to grow or develop something.
favoriser le développement
to promote exchanges
Encourage interactions and transactions.
favoriser les échanges

Related Words

favor
An advantage granted to someone.
faveur
favorable
Which is conducive or advantageous.
favorable

Slang Meanings

To be in favor of something.
I'm all in for promoting outings with friends.
Je suis à fond pour favoriser les sorties entre amis.
To help informally.
He favored me by introducing me to his boss.
Il m'a favorisé en me présentant à son patron.