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/mɛ.jœʁ/

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Translation

best, better (masculine)

Word origin

From Latin meliorem, accusative of melior ('better'), the comparative of bonus ('good').

Origin
Latin
Root
melior
English cognates
meliorate, ameliorate

Examples

C' , .

It is the best restaurant in the city, without a doubt.

joueur l'.

He is the best player on the whole team.

- .

Give your best and everything will be fine.

C' italien .

It is the best Italian restaurant in the neighbourhood.

.

I wish you the best for the new year.

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