French word

favori

Pronunciation

IPA/favoʁi/

Meaning

  • adjectivefavorite

Example

C'est mon livre favori.

This is my favorite book.

Illustration for favori (favorite)

More examples

Son joueur favori a marqué le but décisif.

His favorite player scored the decisive goal.

Core concept

A selected item standing at the front of a group of possible choices.

Common phrases

  • son joueur favori

    his favorite player

  • l'acteur favori

    the favorite actor

Similar words

préféré: Especially liked as the one selected from several options.
aimé: Well liked and treated with affection.

Definition in French

Qui est particulièrement apprécié ou choisi en priorité parmi plusieurs éléments.

Word origin

French borrowed favori from Italian favorito, a form connected with Latin favor and the idea of receiving approval.

Usage tips

  • Favori can also function as a noun meaning a favorite, and in sports or elections it can denote a likely winner.

Opposites

  • détestéhatedadjective

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