mon préféré
The English phrase "my favourite" is translated into French as mon préféré.
This phrase refers to a person or thing that someone likes more than all others of the same kind.
Which one should you use?
You can also use the synonym mon favori to mean "my favourite".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must agree in gender and number with the noun it refers to. Use mon préféré for masculine nouns and ma préférée for feminine nouns. For plural nouns, use mes préférés for masculine plural and mes préférées for feminine plural.
Did you know?
- French grammar allows the use of mon before a feminine noun if that noun begins with a vowel, meaning you might see mon used even when the object is feminine.
- To describe a 'favorite' child in a way that suggests they are spoiled, French speakers might use the term le chouchou, which literally refers to a 'favorite' pupil or pet.
- The word mon might have been shaped by a Gaulish ancestor, meaning the phrase has roots deeper than just Latin.
Examples in context
- C'est mon préféré.This is my favourite.This sentence is useful for identifying a single masculine favourite using mon préféré.Tatoeba #6843646 by Aiji, translation #10526946 by DaoSeng
- Mon restaurant préféréMy favorite restaurant
- Ma chanson préféréeMy favorite song
- Mes films préférésMy favorite movies
- C'est mon film chouchouIt's my favorite movie
- Elle est ma petite préféréeShe is my favorite little one
- C'est mon coup de cœurIt's my favorite
- C'est mon préféré parmi tous ces livres.It is my favourite among all these books.
- Ce film est mon préféré de l'année.This movie is my favourite of the year.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing books at a library.
- ChloéQuel livre de ce rayon est ton préféré ?Which book in this section is your favourite?
- LucasCelui-ci est mon préféré, je l'adore.This one is my favourite, I love it.
- ChloéAh, je vois que tu as bon goût.Ah, I see you have good taste.
- LucasMerci, il est vraiment incroyable.Thanks, it is truly incredible.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
