Favorite (en. Favorite)
/fa.vɔ.ʁit/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A preferred person or thing.
She is his favorite in the team.
Elle est sa favorite dans l'équipe.
Favorite area or subject.
Science fiction books are his favorites.
Les livres de science-fiction sont ses favorites.
Etymology
From the Latin 'favorem', meaning favor or support.
Common Phrases and Expressions
my little favorite
used to refer to someone special or favorite.
mon petit préféré
it's my favorite
to express that something is preferred.
c'est mon préféré
to favor someone
to give someone preferential treatment.
favoriser quelqu'un
Related Words
preference
Tendency to like or choose something over another.
préférence
favoritism
Tendency to favor or prioritize one person.
favoritisme
Slang Meanings
A person you really like a lot.
It's my fave, I love it!
C'est ma fave, je l'adore !
Something that is really appreciated.
This movie is my fave of the year.
Ce film est ma fave de l'année.