Importantes (en. Important)

[ɛ̃.pɔʁ.tɑ̃t]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which has great significance, a high degree of importance.
The decisions made today will have important consequences.
Les décisions prises aujourd'hui auront des conséquences importantes.
Which deserves to be taken into account or considered.
It is important to meet deadlines.
Il est important de respecter les délais.
Which has weight or significant magnitude.
This event has an important impact on the community.
Cet événement a une portée importante sur la communauté.

Etymology

From the Latin 'importans', present participle of 'importare', meaning 'to bring' or 'to carry weight'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

of primary importance
Which is essential or primary.
de première importance
of capital importance
Which is extremely important.
d'une importance capitale
to take into account the importance
To take into consideration the value of something.
tenir compte de l'importance

Related Words

importance
Quality of what is important.
importance
meaning
Meaning or value of a thing.
signification
essence
Fundamental core or intrinsic importance.
essence

Slang Meanings

Something very serious or major.
This project is really important to us.
Ce projet est vraiment important pour nous.
Used to refer to something that cannot be ignored.
It's not just a detail, it's important!
C'est pas juste un détail, c'est important!