meilleur que
The English phrase "better than" is translated into French as meilleur que.
This phrase is used to indicate that one person or thing possesses a higher quality or standard than another.
Which one should you use?
While meilleur que is used to compare nouns or qualities, you should use mieux que when you are comparing actions (the adverbial form).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must agree in gender and number with the subject being described. The masculine singular form is meilleur que. Use meilleure que if the subject is feminine singular, and use meilleures que for a feminine plural subject.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying plus bon que, which is a common error. Instead, always use the irregular form meilleur que.
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Examples in context
- Tu es meilleur que Tom.You're better than Tom.This sentence is useful for comparing people using the form meilleur que.Tatoeba #12683629 by Olcyx, translation #3384864 by CK
- Je suis meilleur que lui.I'm better than him.This sentence is useful for comparing oneself to another person using the form meilleur que.Tatoeba #939579 by sacredceltic, translation #929117 by CM
- Vous êtes meilleur que moi.You're better than me.This sentence is useful for comparing a subject to oneself using the form meilleur que.Tatoeba #6467559 by lapinhibou, translation #2669956 by CK
- On dit souvent que le silence est meilleur que les motsIt is often said that silence is better than words
- Son talent est supérieur à tous les autresHis talent is superior to all the others
- Ce restaurant est meilleur que les autresThis restaurant is better than the others
- Les vacances d'été sont supérieures à celles d'hiverSummer vacations are better than winter ones
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Example conversation
Manon and Nathan are comparing two different restaurants.
- ManonCe restaurant est meilleur que l'ancien, non ?This restaurant is better than the old one, right?
- NathanOui, l'ambiance est vraiment meilleure ici.Yes, the atmosphere is really better here.
- ManonEt la cuisine est aussi meilleure.And the food is better too.
- NathanJe suis d'accord avec toi, Manon.I agree with you, Manon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries meilleur, que, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
