D'importance (en. Of importance)

/dɛ̃.pɔʁ.tɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That is significant or has a wide impact.
This event is important for our community.
Cet événement est d'importance pour notre communauté.
That deserves attention or importance.
He has important issues to resolve.
Il a des problèmes d'importance à résoudre.
That has significant financial or cultural weight.
It is a matter of economic importance.
C'est une question d'importance économique.

Etymology

From the Latin 'importancia', derived from 'importans', which means 'to have significance'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a matter of importance
A subject that requires special attention.
une question d'importance
of capital importance
Extremely important.
d'importance capitale
to make a fuss
To give importance to something.
faire d'importance

Related Words

importance
Essential character or value of something.
importance
important
That has importance or is essential.
important
insignificant
That has no importance.
insignifiant

Slang Meanings

It really matters.
This project is serious; it really matters.
Ce projet, c'est du sérieux, ça compte vraiment.
It's not a bunch of nonsense.
This matter is not nonsense; it is important.
Cette affaire-là, c'est pas du pipeau, elle est d'importance.