French Conversation · Level 19
89 words
French word
favorablement
Pronunciation
IPA/favoʁabləmɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbfavorably
Example
La presse a accueilli favorablement le film.
The press responded favorably to the film.
More examples
Il a parlé favorablement de son collègue.
He spoke favorably of his colleague.
Core concept
An evaluation or treatment that turns positive and benefits its recipient.
Common phrases
parler favorablement de
speak favorably of
accueillir favorablement
receive favorably
considérer favorablement
consider favorably
Similar words
bien: By viewing something positively and as good.
positivement: With a positive reaction or evaluation and willing acceptance.
Definition in French
Signifie qu'une personne, un groupe ou une institution porte un jugement favorable ou accorde un avantage.
Word origin
French formed favorablement by adding -ment to favorable, a word inherited through French from Latin favorabilis, which is linked to favēre, 'to show favor'.
Usage tips
- The English cognate 'favorably' is close in meaning, but favorablement often has a formal tone in reports, reviews, and official comments.