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    Essentielle (en. Essential)

    /esɑ̃sjɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Necessary for life or functioning.
    Water is essential for the survival of all living beings.
    L'eau est essentielle à la survie de tous les êtres vivants.
    Of great importance.
    It is essential to know the safety rules.
    Il est essentiel de connaître les règles de sécurité.
    Indispensable or fundamental.
    Education is essential for personal development.
    L'éducation est essentielle pour le développement personnel.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'essentialis', derived from 'essentia' which means essence.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    essential for health
    Indispensable for maintaining good health.
    essentiel pour la santé
    essential point
    An aspect or idea of the utmost importance.
    point essentiel
    essential information
    Indispensable information for understanding a subject.
    information essentielle

    Related Words

    essentially
    In an essential manner.
    essentiellement
    essence
    The fundamental nature or intrinsic quality of something.
    essence

    Slang Meanings

    Critical of what is superfluous.
    This detail is superfluous, focus on the essential.
    Ce détail est superflu, concentre-toi sur l'essentielle.
    Expresses importance in informal conversation.
    This is really the essential of the question.
    C'est vraiment l'essentielle de la question.