important
English meaning: Important
Definition
Of great significance or value.
Example
“La sante est la chose la plus importante.”
In English: “Health is the most important thing.”
Another example: “Il est important de bien dormir avant un examen.”
Usage — When, Where & How
High-frequency adjective for significance; also used in formal/administrative contexts for a large quantity or sum ('une somme importante'). Note the correct spelling carries no special marks beyond the standard 'important'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Important' comes from the Latin 'importans', meaning 'important or significant'. Its consistent use highlights the value placed on certain ideas or objects.
Common Collocations
- un point important
- une somme importante
- il est important de
- le plus important
- un rôle important
Word Forms
important (m), importante (f), importants (mpl), importantes (fpl)
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Literary Heritage
“Aimer, c'est agir.”
“To love is to act.”
“Le mieux est l'ennemi du bien.”
“The perfect is the enemy of the good.”
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