This is the 5455th most frequent French word.
best
The French word "best" is not native; it is borrowed from English and means "le meilleur," which translates to "the best" in English.
In this sentence, 'meilleur' is used as a superlative adjective to describe the noun 'choix' (choice), demonstrating its function to indicate supremacy among options in terms of quality or suitability.
Le meilleur choix est souvent le plus simple.
The best choice is often the simplest.
Here, 'meilleure' serves as a feminine singular form of the superlative adjective, aligning with the subject 'elle'. It conveys the concept of being superior in performance or skill.
Elle veut toujours être la meilleure dans tout ce qu'elle fait.
She always wants to be the best in everything she does.
In this case, 'meilleur' is used descriptively to qualify 'chemin' (path), thereby emphasizing its importance or effectiveness compared to other routes.