Nécessaires (en. Necessary)

/ne.sɛ.sɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is indispensable, which cannot be avoided.
Medical care is necessary for his recovery.
Les soins médicaux sont nécessaires pour sa guérison.
Essential for the proper functioning of a process.
It is necessary to finish this project on time.
Il est nécessaire de finir ce projet dans les délais.
Which seems inevitable or mandatory.
There are necessary sacrifices to achieve this goal.
Il y a des sacrifices nécessaires pour atteindre ce but.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'necessarius', meaning 'indispensable'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

if needed
if necessary.
au besoin
it is necessary
it must be done.
c'est nécessaire
without necessity
without need.
sans nécessité

Related Words

necessity
State of what is necessary.
nécessité
to necessitate
To make someone or something necessary.
nécessiter
necessarily
In a necessary manner.
nécessairement

Slang Meanings

To urgently need something.
It is necessary to hurry to catch the train.
C'est nécessaire de se dépêcher pour attraper le train.
Something important in a given situation.
This file is necessary for the meeting.
Ce dossier est nécessaire pour le rendez-vous.