best

UK
/bɛst/
US
/bɛst/

Traductions

bestadjective
best
Super.
She wore her best dress to the party.
Elle portait sa meilleure robe pour la fête.
He made the best decision for his career.
Il a pris la meilleure décision pour sa carrière.
bestadverb
UK
/best/
US
/bɛst/
le mieux
She performs best under pressure.
Elle donne le mieux d'elle-même sous la pression.
le mieuxAprès un verbe de préférence ou d'appréciation.
Which of these writers do you read best?
Lequel de ces auteurs lis-tu le mieux ?
Synonymes
most effectively
most excellently
most favorably
bestnoun
bests
pl
le meilleur
She was awarded the title of best in her class for her exceptional performance.
Elle a reçu le titre de meilleure de sa classe pour son excellente performance.
le meilleurSens substantivé : le plus haut niveau de qualité.
This restaurant is known for serving the best in Italian cuisine.
Ce restaurant est réputé pour servir le meilleur de la cuisine italienne.
le meilleurSens substantivé : le résultat ou la solution la plus favorable.
Winning the championship was the best for the team this season.
Remporter le championnat était le meilleur pour l'équipe cette saison.
bestverb
bested
Past Simple
bested
Past Participle
besting
Gerund
battreAu sens de vaincre ou surpasser un adversaire.
She bested her opponent in the final round of the competition.
Elle a battu son adversaire lors de la dernière manche de la compétition.
goodadjective

the best

Super.

better
Comp.
the best
Super.
UK
/ɡʊd/
US
/ɡʊd/
We had a good time at the party last night.
Nous avons passé un bon moment à la fête hier soir.
She is a good teacher who inspires her students.
C'est une bonne enseignante qui inspire ses élèves.
Traductions supplémentaires
bonDans des expressions de durée ou de quantité.
bonneDans des expressions de durée ou de quantité.
vertueuxPour une personne ou une conduite moralement correcte.
vertueusePour une personne ou une conduite moralement correcte.
bienAprès des verbes de sensation comme se sentir.
betteradjective

best

Super.

better
Comp.
best
Super.
UK
/ˈbet.ə/
US
/ˈbɛt̬.ɚ/
Comparative form of the adjective "good"; used attributively and predicatively.
meilleurComparatif de qualité, de valeur ou de degré d’excellence.
This solution is better than the previous one.
Cette solution est meilleure que la précédente.
betteradverb

best

Comparative form of the adverb "well"; modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
mieuxComparatif de manière ou d’état; aussi dans l’idée d’une amélioration de la situation.
He writes better when he is under pressure.
Il écrit mieux lorsqu’il est sous pression.
goodadverb

best

Used informally or dialectally as an adverb meaning ‘well’ or ‘thoroughly’.
bienLangue familière ou dialectale.
The kids behaved good during the performance.
Les enfants se sont bien comportés pendant le spectacle.
Traductions supplémentaires
à fondAu sens de "complètement".

Définitions

bestadjective
Of the most excellent or desirable type or quality.
She wore her best dress to the party.
Most suitable, appropriate, or advantageous.
He made the best decision for his career.
bestadverb
In the most excellent or effective way.
She performs best under pressure.
To the greatest extent or degree; most (especially after verbs of liking or preference).
Which of these writers do you read best?
bestnoun
The person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others.
She was awarded the title of best in her class for her exceptional performance.
The highest degree or level of quality.
This restaurant is known for serving the best in Italian cuisine.
The most advantageous, suitable, or favorable condition or outcome.
Winning the championship was the best for the team this season.
bestverb
To surpass or outdo someone or something.
She bested her opponent in the final round of the competition.
goodadjective
Having the qualities required for a particular role or task.
She is a good teacher who inspires her students.
Morally right or virtuous.
He is known for his good deeds in the community.
Enjoyable, pleasant, or satisfactory.
We had a good time at the party last night.
Of high quality or standard.
This is a good book, well-written and engaging.
Beneficial or advantageous.
Regular exercise is good for your health.
In good health; well.
I'm feeling good today after a long rest.
Fairly large in amount, extent, or duration; considerable.
We waited a good while before the bus finally arrived.
betteradjective
Of higher quality, more desirable, or superior to another person or thing.
This solution is better than the previous one.
In improved health or condition.
She felt much better after a good night's sleep.
betteradverb
In a more excellent or effective manner.
He writes better when he is under pressure.
To a greater degree; more.
I like this version better than the original.
With greater wisdom or prudence; more appropriately.
He knew better than to reveal the secret.
goodadverb
(informal, dialect) In a satisfactory, correct, or thorough manner; well.
The kids behaved good during the performance.
Completely; thoroughly.
Stir the sauce good so the flavors blend evenly.