le favorable
favorable
Definition & meaning
Favorable means favorable, positive, or advantageous. It describes something that supports a person, idea, or desired outcome, or creates good conditions for it.
- Un avis favorable — a favorable opinion.
- Des conditions favorables — favorable conditions.
It can also mean in favor of something or someone, usually followed by à: Elle est favorable au projet — she is in favor of the project.
Grammar & Word origin
Favorable is an adjective. It has the same form in the masculine and feminine singular; its plural is favorables. It generally follows the noun.
It comes from Latin favorabilis, from favor, meaning “goodwill” or “support.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- positif — “positive”; broader and often describes a good assessment or result.
- avantageux — “advantageous”; emphasizes a practical benefit.
- propice — “conducive”; emphasizes conditions suited to an activity or outcome.
Antonyms
- défavorable — “unfavorable”; the direct opposite.
- hostile — “hostile” or “strongly opposed”; stronger than simply not being favorable.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
La situation paraît favorable pour notre projet.adjective
The situation seems favorable for our project.
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