favorite

préféré, favori

Que l’on aime plus que toutes les autres personnes ou choses du même genre.

En anglais simple : The person or thing you like more than all others of the same kind.

• Blue is my favorite color.
• We ate at her favorite restaurant.
• Which of these books is your favorite?

Synonymes : best-loved, preferred

Expressions courantes : favorite food, favorite song, my favorite place

favori, préféré

Personne ou chose que l’on aime plus que les autres.

En anglais simple : A person or thing you like more than others.

• This song is my favorite.
• Her books are favorites with young readers.
• Do you have a favorite among these pictures?

Comment l'utiliser : a favorite with someone (This cake is a favorite with the children.)

Synonymes : first choice

Expressions courantes : a personal favorite, an old favorite, favorite of someone

favori

Personne à qui un roi ou une reine accorde une confiance et des faveurs particulières.

En anglais simple : A person a king or queen especially trusts and treats well.

• The king's favorite lived in the palace.
• Royal favorites often gained wealth and power.
• She remained a favorite of the queen for many years.

Comment l'utiliser : a favorite of someone (He became a favorite of the queen.)

Synonymes : court favorite

Expressions courantes : royal favorite, king's favorite, favorite of someone