What does meilleur in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word meilleur in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use meilleur in French.

The word meilleur in French means better, better than, the best, better, nicer, the best, the best, at the best price, do better to do, capable of good as well as bad, in the best case scenario, give your best, give of your best, impressive, striking, admirable, be in tip-top condition, be a law unto yourself, keep the best till last, keep the best for last, Brave New World, the best is yet to come, best friend, French craftsperson of the year, French craftsperson of the year, better world, for better or for worse, get the better of, May the best win!, think you are the best, show yourself in your best light, in his/her best light, in its best light, in his/her best light, in its best light, 's best side, get the best from , get the most from. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word meilleur

better

adjectif (plus bon)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ajoute du citron dans ton gâteau, ça sera meilleur.
Add some lemon to your cake; it'll be tastier.

better than

(plus bon)

Cette joueuse était meilleure que moi et m'a battu facilement. Je trouve que les éclairs au chocolat, c'est meilleur que les tartes aux pommes.
That player was better than me and beat me easily. I think chocolate eclairs are better than apple tarts.

the best

adjectif (superlatif)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Le meilleur candidat sera récompensé.
The best candidate will be rewarded.

better, nicer

adverbe (plus beau) (weather)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Aujourd'hui, il fait meilleur qu'hier.
It's nicer today than it was yesterday.

the best

(superlatif)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Vas-y, tu vas le battre, tu es le meilleur ! Mon père, c'est le meilleur !
Go on. You'll beat him; you're the best! My father is the best!

the best

nom masculin (ce qui excellent chez [qqn])

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Et donne le meilleur de toi-même !
Give the best of yourself!

at the best price

locution adverbiale (à un prix avantageux)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

do better to do

locution verbale (régionalisme (faire mieux de)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

capable of good as well as bad

adjectif (tout est possible)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

in the best case scenario

locution adverbiale (dans la situation la plus favorable)

give your best, give of your best

locution verbale (s'investir passionnément)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

impressive, striking, admirable

locution adjectivale (impressionnant)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

be in tip-top condition

locution verbale (être en pleine forme physique)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

be a law unto yourself

locution verbale (être capable de tout)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
L'équipe de France de rugby est capable du pire comme du meilleur.

keep the best till last, keep the best for last

locution verbale (ne pas révéler tout de suite [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Brave New World

nom propre masculin (roman de Huxley) (book title)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le meilleur des Mondes est le titre français du roman d'Aldous Huxley « Brave New World ».

the best is yet to come

(le plus dur est passé)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

best friend

(ami de prédilection)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ma meilleure amie viendra me rendre visite mercredi.

French craftsperson of the year

nom masculin (distinction pour artisans) (award)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

French craftsperson of the year

(artisan lauréat d'une année) (award winner)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

better world

nom masculin (utopie)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

for better or for worse

locution adverbiale (quelque soit l'avenir)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

get the better of

(anglicisme (dominer) (colloquial)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

May the best win!

(bonne chance au meilleur)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Vous êtes tous bien préparés pour cette épreuve, que le meilleur gagne !
You have all trained hard for this test; let the best team win!

think you are the best

(être imbu de soi)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

show yourself in your best light

(se présenter parfaitement bien)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

in his/her best light, in its best light

locution adverbiale (dans ses meilleures dispositions)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

in his/her best light, in its best light

locution adjectivale (au mieux) (figurative)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

's best side

locution adjectivale (sous sa meilleure apparence)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

get the best from , get the most from

(utiliser au mieux [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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