Meilleurs (en. Best)

/mɛ.jœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Indicates a higher degree of quality compared to others.

This restaurant has the best dishes in town.

Ce restaurant a les meilleurs plats de la ville.

Used to refer to a person or thing based on its superior qualities.

She is one of the best students in her class.

Elle est l'une des meilleures élèves de sa classe.

Comparative form of the word 'good'.

He has made better progress this year.

Il a fait de meilleurs progrès cette année.

The word 'meilleur' comes from the Latin 'melior', which means 'better' or 'more good'.

best wishes

To express positive and warm wishes.

les meilleurs vœux

the best of all possible worlds

Reference to an ideal or utopian situation.

le meilleur des mondes

to do one's best

To try to give the best of oneself.

faire de son mieux

good

Positive or pleasant quality.

bon

excellence

State of being exceptional or of superior quality.

excellence

quality

Characteristic that indicates the value of something.

qualité

High-quality cut.

This piece of meat is really the best; it melts in the mouth.

Ce morceau de viande est vraiment meilleurs, il fond dans la bouche.

A positive viewpoint on something.

This movie is a must-see; it’s the best!

Ce film, c'est les meilleurs à voir absolument !