Important (en. Important)

/ɛ̃.pɔʁ.tɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Which has great value in a given context.

This is an important project for our company.

C'est un projet important pour notre entreprise.

Which requires special attention.

It is important to meet deadlines.

Il est important de respecter les délais.

Which has significant consequences.

This decision is important for the future.

Cette décision est importante pour l'avenir.

Comes from the Latin 'importans', present participle of 'importare', meaning 'to bring'.

important to note

What must be taken into consideration.

important à noter

an important point

A subject that deserves attention.

un point important

it's important

This has value or importance.

c'est important

importance

Quality of what is important.

importance

significant

Which has a meaning or significance.

significatif

priority

Which must be dealt with first.

prioritaire

Of great class or value.

This concert was really important, everyone is talking about it.

Ce concert était vraiment important, tout le monde en parle.

Not ordinary, out of the ordinary.

His speech was so important that it captivated the audience.

Son discours était tellement important qu'il a captivé l'audience.