preferred

• Décrit ce qui est aimé ou souhaité plus qu'autre chose ; choisi comme la meilleure option ou favorisé par rapport à d'autres.

Describes something that is liked or wanted more than something else; chosen as the best option.

1. More desirable than anotherB1formal

   Considered better or more suitable compared to other options.

   préféré

   • She chose the preferred route to avoid traffic.
   • This is the preferred method for solving the equation.
   • The preferred candidate was selected for the position.

   Synonymesbetterchosenfavoriteidealpreferableselectedsuperior

   Antonymesinferiorlesserundesirableunwanted

2. Favored above all othersB2formal

   Treated with special favor or partiality, being the top choice.

   préféré

   • He was the preferred student for the scholarship.
   • The preferred customer received exclusive discounts.
   • Her preferred treatment made others feel left out.

   Synonymeschoicechosenfavoredfavoritepetselectselected

   Antonymesrejectedunpopular

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer qu'on aime quelque chose plus qu'autre chose, ou pour choisir quelque chose plutôt qu'autre chose.

A verb used to indicate liking one thing more than another or choosing something over something else.

1. Like betterA1formal

   To like or choose one thing over another.

   préférer

   • I prefer coffee to tea in the morning.
   • She prefers reading books over watching movies.
   • He prefers to travel by train rather than by plane.

   Synonymeschoosefancyfavorpickselect

   Antonymesdisfavordislikereject

2. Choose or selectA2formal

   To choose something because it is more suitable or appealing.

   préférer

   • We prefer the blue color for the living room walls.
   • They prefer to stay at home on weekends.
   • The manager prefers candidates with experience.

   Synonymeschooseelectfavorpickselect

   Antonymesabhordetestdislikeloathereject