Importe (en. Imported)
/ɛ̃.pɔʁt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
The value or amount of something, especially in the context of business.
The import of goods has increased this year.
L'importe des biens a augmenté cette année.
verb
To provide or transmit something; to be of importance.
It matters little to me.
Cela m'importe peu.
To have consequences or significance.
This choice doesn’t really matter.
Ce choix n'importe pas vraiment.
Etymology
From the verb 'importer', derived from the Latin 'importare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
It matters little to me.
It has no importance for me.
Ça m'importe peu
Matters little.
Does not have much importance.
Importe peu
Everything matters.
Everything has importance.
Tout importe
Related Words
importer
To have importance or bring something from outside.
importer
importance
The character of what is important.
importance
Slang Meanings
Not important, insignificant.
This detail doesn't matter to anyone.
Ce détail, ça n'importe à personne.
It doesn't bother me.
Whether you come or not, it matters little to me.
Que tu viennes ou pas, ça m'importe peu.