mon préféré
The English phrase "my favorite" can be translated into French as mon préféré.
In French, this phrase is used to describe the person or thing that someone likes more than all others of the same kind. The specific form you choose depends on the gender and number of the object or activity you are describing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must agree in gender and number with the noun it refers to. For a singular masculine object or activity, use mon préféré. For a singular feminine object or activity, use ma préférée. When referring to multiple items, use mes préférés for plural masculine objects or for a group that contains both masculine and feminine items. For plural feminine objects or activities, use mes préférées.
Did you know?
- While English uses 'favorite' for both people and things, French speakers often use coup de cœur to describe a sudden favorite or a 'crush' on an object or piece of art.
- The word mon can be used even for feminine nouns if the following word starts with a vowel, which prevents a clashing sound.
- The word mon likely reflects an ancient blend of Latin 'meum' and the Gaulish word 'mon'.
Examples in context
- C'est mon préféré.This is my favorite.This sentence is useful for identifying a single favorite item using mon préféré.Tatoeba #6843646 by Aiji, translation #2647581 by CK
- Le cinéma est mon préféré .Cinema is my favorite.
- La musique classique est ma préférée .Classical music is my favorite.
- Les romans policiers sont mes préférés .Detective novels are my favorite.
- Les fleurs sont mes préférées .Flowers are my favorite.
- Le chocolat , c'est mon p'tit préféré .Chocolate is my favorite.
- Les chiens sont mes animaux préférés .Dogs are my favorite animals.
- Le tennis est mon sport favori .Tennis is my favorite sport.
- Ce livre est mon préféré.This book is my favorite.
- C'est mon préféré parmi tous les films.It is my favorite among all the movies.
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Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are at a bookstore.
- LéaQuel est ton auteur préféré ?Who is your favorite author?
- GabrielCe romancier est mon préféré.This novelist is my favorite.
- LéaJe l'adore aussi !I love him too!
- GabrielIl écrit des histoires incroyables.He writes incredible stories.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
