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