Translation
best, better (masculine)
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Word origin
From Latin meliorem, accusative of melior ('better'), the comparative of bonus ('good').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- melior
- English cognates
- meliorate, ameliorate
Grammar
Examples
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It is the best restaurant in the city, without a doubt.
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He is the best player on the whole team.
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Give your best and everything will be fine.
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It is the best Italian restaurant in the neighbourhood.
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I wish you the best for the new year.
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French Superlatives: le plus, le moins, le meilleur, le pire
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 5: meilleur, vite, hé and 7 more words.