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    Indispensable (en. Essential)

    /ɛ̃.dis.pɑ̃.sabl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which cannot be omitted or avoided.
    It is essential to respect safety rules.
    Il est indispensable de respecter les règles de sécurité.
    That which is of great importance.
    A good computer is indispensable for my work.
    Un bon ordinateur est indispensable pour mon travail.
    Essential, that one cannot do without.
    Water is essential to life.
    L'eau est indispensable à la vie.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'indispensabilis', which means 'that which cannot be dispensed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    indispensable to
    That which is essential for
    indispensable à
    became indispensable
    That which is now unavoidable
    devenu indispensable
    to be indispensable for
    To be absolutely necessary for
    être indispensable pour

    Related Words

    independent
    That which does not depend on others.
    indépendant
    expensive
    That which has a high cost, sometimes excessive.
    dispendieux
    dispensable
    That which can be omitted or avoided.
    dispensable

    Slang Meanings

    A must-have
    This song is a summer must-have.
    Cette chanson est un incontournable de l'été.
    A must
    This restaurant is a must if you are in town.
    Ce restaurant est un must si tu es en ville.