Importante (en. Important)

/ɛ̃.pɔʁ.tɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which has great importance, which is significant.
This decision is very important for the future of the company.
Cette décision est très importante pour l'avenir de l'entreprise.
Which has major consequences.
It is important to follow safety rules.
Il est important de respecter les règles de sécurité.
Which deserves special attention.
It is important to take into account the opinions of experts.
Il est important de prendre en compte les avis des experts.

Etymology

From the Latin 'importans', -antis, from 'importare' which means 'to carry in'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

It is important to
Expresses the necessity to consider or do something.
C'est important de
An important subject
Refers to a subject that requires particular attention.
Un sujet important
It is important that
Indicates that an action must be done or considered.
Il est important que

Related Words

importance
Character of what is important, magnitude or value of something.
importance
importancer
To make something important.
importancer
importation
Action of importing something, often in a business context.
importation

Slang Meanings

It's serious stuff.
This announcement is serious stuff for our project.
Cette annonce est du lourd pour notre projet.
It's really impressive.
His speech is really impressive, it's important.
Son discours, ça envoie du pâté, c'est important.