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meilleur

better

adjective may-YUHR Common
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

best

Usage Note

Meilleur is the irregular comparative of bon (good), so it means 'better'; with the article, le meilleur means 'the best'. Don't confuse it with mieux, the comparative of the adverb bien (well) — you say un meilleur livre but je vais mieux. Meilleur ami (best friend) is an everyday phrase.

Examples

"C'est le meilleur restaurant de la ville."

Natural Translation

It is the best restaurant in the city.

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