favor

• Nom désignant un acte de bonté, d'aide ou de bienveillance accompli pour quelqu'un, ou l'état d'être aimé ou approuvé par autrui.

A noun referring to an act of kindness, helpfulness, or goodwill performed for someone, or a state of being liked or approved of.

1. Act of kindnessA2formal

   A kind or helpful act done for someone.

   acte de bonté

   • Could you do me a favor and open the window?
   • She asked her neighbor for a small favor.
   • He returned the favor by helping her move.

   Synonymesassistancebenevolencebooncourtesygood turnhelpkindnessservice

   Antonymesdisserviceharminjury

2. Approval or supportB1formal

   Approval, support, or liking for someone or something.

   faveur (approbation ou soutien)

   • The proposal found favor with the committee.
   • She looked on the plan with favor.
   • He curried favor with his boss by working late.

   Synonymesapprobationapprovalendorsementesteemgoodwilllikingpatronageregardsupport

   Antonymesdisapprovaldisfavordislikeopposition

3. Small gift or tokenB1formalamerican

   A small gift given to guests at a party or event.

   Petit cadeau souvenir

   • Each guest received a party favor at the wedding.
   • The children were given small favors at the birthday party.
   • She handed out favors to everyone who attended.

   Synonymesgiftgiveawaykeepsakemementopremiumsouvenirtokentrinket

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer une préférence, un appui ou une bienveillance envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou pour rendre service de manière spéciale.

A verb used to indicate the act of showing preference, support, or kindness toward someone or something.

1. Prefer or chooseB1formal

   To like or choose one thing over another.

   Préférer ou choisir

   • She favors classical music over pop.
   • The committee favored the second proposal.
   • He favors working in the morning rather than at night.

   Synonymeschoosefancypickpreferselectsingle out

   Antonymesavoiddisfavordislikereject

2. B1formal

   To support or approve of a person, idea, or action.

   favoriser, appuyer

   • The judge favored the defendant's argument.
   • Many voters favor the new policy.
   • She favors the idea of reducing taxes.

   Synonymesadvocateapprovebackchampionendorsesupportuphold

   Antonymescondemndisapprovediscouragedisfavoropposereject

3. Treat kindlyB2formal

   To treat someone with kindness or give them an advantage.

   Traiter avec bienveillance

   • The teacher favored the shy student with extra help.
   • Fortune favored the brave explorers.
   • He was favored by his boss with a promotion.

   Synonymesaccommodateassistbefriendbenefithelpindulgeobligesupport

   Antonymesdisfavormistreatneglectoppresswrong