French word

favorable

Pronunciation

IPA/favoʁabl/

Meaning

  • adjectivein favor of ___

Example

Le public était favorable à la proposition.

The public was in favor of the proposal.

Illustration for favorable (in favor of ___)

More examples

Le comité a émis un avis favorable.

The committee issued a favorable opinion.

Core concept

A person or proposal receiving a warm, supportive response.

Common phrases

  • être favorable à

    be in favor of ___

  • avis favorable

    favorable opinion

  • climat favorable

    favorable conditions

Similar words

positif: Expressing a positive assessment of a matter or remark.
réceptif: Open and willing to accept other people's opinions or proposals.
bienveillant: Kind and well-disposed toward another person.
encourageant: Giving hope for the future through signs of improvement or success.

Definition in French

Qui manifeste une disposition favorable, c'est-à-dire de la bienveillance ou de l'appui envers une personne, une idée ou une proposition.

Word origin

French favorable comes from Latin favorabilis, formed from favor, meaning favor or support, with the adjective-forming suffix -abilis.

Usage tips

  • French uses favorable à for the supported person, idea, or proposal, as in favorable à la proposition.

Other meanings

  • positiveadjective

Opposites

  • défavorableunfavorableadjective
  • négatifnegativeadjective

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