A2 adjective Neutre #433 le plus courant

best

/best/

The superlative form of 'good,' describing something that is of the highest quality, excellence, or effectiveness compared to all others in a group. It is used to identify the top-ranking item or person in a specific category.

Exemples

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1

She is my best friend and we tell each other everything.

She is my closest and most trusted companion.

2

We aim to provide the best possible service to our clients.

Our goal is to offer the highest quality assistance to our customers.

3

That was the best pizza I have ever eaten!

That pizza was more delicious than any other I have tasted.

Famille de mots

Nom
best
Verb
best
Adverbe
best
Adjectif
best
Apparenté
betterment
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'st' at the end of 'best' as standing for 'Super Top'.

Quiz rapide

This is ____ movie I have seen this year!

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : the best

Exemples

1

She is my best friend and we tell each other everything.

everyday

She is my closest and most trusted companion.

2

We aim to provide the best possible service to our clients.

formal

Our goal is to offer the highest quality assistance to our customers.

3

That was the best pizza I have ever eaten!

informal

That pizza was more delicious than any other I have tasted.

4

The best approach to this scientific problem requires further data.

academic

The most effective method for solving this issue needs more information.

5

Our best performance was recorded during the final quarter of the year.

business

Our highest level of achievement happened in the last three months.

Famille de mots

Nom
best
Verb
best
Adverbe
best
Adjectif
best
Apparenté
betterment

Collocations courantes

best friend A person's closest companion.
best effort A person's greatest attempt to do something.
best practice The most effective way of doing something in a professional field.
best interest The thing that is most beneficial for someone.
best seller A product that is extremely popular and sells in large quantities.

Phrases Courantes

at its best

In its most excellent or typical state.

the best of both worlds

A situation where you can enjoy the advantages of two very different things.

do your best

To try as hard as you can.

Souvent confondu avec

best vs better

Better is used to compare two things, while best is used to compare three or more.

best vs most

Most is the superlative for long adjectives, whereas best is the unique superlative form for good.

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Notes d'usage

Always use 'the' before 'best' when it is used as a superlative adjective. It can also function as a noun meaning 'the most excellent thing' or a verb meaning 'to defeat'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'the most good' instead of 'the best'. Another mistake is forgetting to use the definite article 'the' before the word.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'st' at the end of 'best' as standing for 'Super Top'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from Old English 'betst', which is of Germanic origin and related to the word 'boot' meaning 'remedy' or 'profit'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Usually preceded by the definite article 'the'. Followed by 'in' or 'of' to define the group being compared. Can be used after possessive adjectives like 'my', 'your', or 'his'.
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, there is a strong emphasis on being 'the best' in competitive fields like sports, education, and business.

Quiz rapide

This is ____ movie I have seen this year!

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : the best

Mots lis

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C1

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semiprobine

C1

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bivenship

C1

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monoultimive

C1

Describes the single, final element or unique terminal point in a specific sequence or process. It is used to emphasize that there is only one concluding step or outcome possible in a given logical or physical progression.

hypersancttion

C1

A hypersancttion refers to an exceptionally severe, multi-layered, or totalizing penalty imposed by an authority or governing body. It describes a level of punishment or restriction that goes far beyond standard disciplinary measures, often aiming to completely isolate the target economically or socially.

informate

C1

A term referring to the information or data automatically generated by a computerized process, which provides visibility into the underlying activities of an organization. Unlike simple automation, which merely replaces human labor, this concept focuses on the capacity of technology to translate processes into readable information for analysis.

intrajudcy

C1

To conduct an internal evaluation or legal assessment within an organization or specific body to resolve a conflict or issue before it is moved to an external authority. This verb describes the process of deliberate internal adjudication used to maintain control over institutional standards.

unifacion

C1

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hyperclaudal

C1

Describing a state of extreme closure, excessive isolation, or severe restriction within a system or structure. It is frequently used in technical, theoretical, or test-specific contexts to denote a high degree of impenetrability that prevents external interaction or influence.

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