die Favorite
Translation
female favourite, mistress, darling
Examples
Sie war die Favorite des Königs.
She was the king's favourite.
Grammar Patterns
die Favorite ((sb.'s)) someone's female favourite She was the king's favourite.
Similar Words
Lieblingin (darling), Mätresse (mistress)
Etymology
From Italian 'favorita', feminine of 'favorito', from Latin 'favor' meaning 'favour'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'favorite', but 'die Favorite' specifically refers to a female favourite, often in a historical context like a king's court.