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    Mieux (en. Better)

    /mjø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Indicates superiority over something.
    She sings better than ever.
    Elle chante mieux que jamais.
    Used to express a preference.
    It is better to stay here.
    Il vaut mieux rester ici.
    Used to give advice.
    Better safe than sorry.
    Mieux vaut prévenir que guérir.
    Can show the idea of optimization.
    We need to manage our time better.
    Nous devons gérer notre temps mieux.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'melius', comparative form of 'bonus' meaning good.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    better off
    Used to indicate that one option is preferable.
    mieux vaut
    do better
    Used to indicate that improvement is needed.
    faire mieux
    better than nothing
    Indicates that one option, even if imperfect, is better than no option at all.
    mieux que rien
    feel better
    Expresses an improvement in condition or well-being.
    aller mieux

    Related Words

    better
    Indicates the superior quality of one thing compared to another.
    meilleur
    good
    Indicates the positive quality of something.
    bon
    to choose
    Choosing between different options.
    opter
    to improve
    Making something better.
    améliorer

    Slang Meanings

    It's the best
    This song is the best, it's better than everything.
    Cette chanson, c'est le top, c'est mieux que tout.
    So good
    This movie is so good, it exceeds the best.
    Ce film, c'est trop bien, ça dépasse le mieux.