L'importance (en. The importance)

/lɛ̃.pɔʁ.tɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Quality of what is important.
The importance of this decision must not be underestimated.
L'importance de cette décision ne doit pas être sous-estimée.
Consideration or value given to something.
He emphasizes the importance of prevention in health.
Il souligne l'importance de la prévention en santé.
Weight or influence of a person or thing.
Its importance in the project is indisputable.
Son importance dans le projet est indiscutable.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'importantia', meaning 'value', 'weight'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Of primary importance
Which is essential or primordial.
de première importance
The importance of details
Significance or influence that small elements can have.
l'importance des détails

Related Words

Important
Who has a lot of value or importance.
important
Relative importance
Importance that varies according to context.
importance relative
Given importance
Importance assigned to a subject in relation to another.
importance donnée

Slang Meanings

Something crucial.
For him, this project is the ultimate importance.
Pour lui, ce projet est l'importance ultime.
A big issue.
Now that's important, man!
Ça, c'est de l'importance, mec!