favorite

• Adjectif utilisé en anglais américain pour qualifier ce qui est préféré à tout le reste, ou ce qui est le plus apprécié parmi d'autres.

Used in American English to describe something that is preferred above all others.

1. Most liked or preferredA1formal

   Regarded with special liking or preference; chosen above others.

   favori / préféré

   • This is my favorite song of all time.
   • Her favorite color is blue.
   • What is your favorite movie?

   Synonymesbelovedchoicechosendarlingdearfavoredpetpreferredselect

   Antonymesdisliked

• Personne ou chose que l'on préfère à toutes les autres, ou qui bénéficie d'une faveur ou d'une sympathie particulière.

A noun referring to a person or thing that is preferred above all others, or regarded with special liking or approval.

1. Preferred person or thingA1formal

   A person or thing that is liked more than others of the same kind.

   Personne ou chose préférée

   • Chocolate ice cream is my favorite.
   • She is the teacher's favorite in the class.
   • This song is an old favorite of mine.

   Synonymesbelovedchoicedarlingfavouritepetpickpreference

2. Likely winnerB1formal

   The competitor or candidate considered most likely to win or succeed.

   favori (sport, élection)

   • The defending champion is the clear favorite to win the match.
   • This horse is the favorite in the race.
   • The team is the favorite to take the championship this year.

   Synonymesshoo-in

   Antonymeslongshotunderdog