French Expression · Native
Faire la part belle à
To give prominence to / To favor / To prioritize
Pronunciation: fer lah par bel ah
Meaning
To give a significant advantage or a large portion of something to a particular person, thing, or aspect.
Example
Cette nouvelle loi fait la part belle aux petites entreprises.
This new law favors small businesses.
Practice tips
- Practice Faire la part belle à out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for native-level learners.