Principaux (en. Main)

/pʁɛ̃.si.pɔ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Indicating what is most important in a series.

The main strengths of this company are innovation and quality.

Les principaux atouts de cette entreprise sont l'innovation et la qualité.

Referring to essential or determining elements.

The main problems to solve are pollution and unemployment.

Les principaux problèmes à résoudre sont la pollution et le chômage.

Established as being of primary importance.

We have identified the main objectives of this mission.

Nous avons identifié les principaux objectifs de cette mission.

From Latin 'principalis', meaning 'principal', which derives from 'princeps', meaning 'first' or 'chief'.

main actors

The most influential or important people in a field.

principaux acteurs

main stakeholders

Those most concerned by a situation or event.

principaux intéressés

main challenges

The major obstacles to overcome in a project.

principaux défis

principle

Fundamental idea or basic rule upon which a system rests.

principe

prince

Sovereign who governs a state, often in a hereditary manner.

prince

principality

State or territory ruled by a prince.

principauté

The most striking elements.

This movie contains the main clichés of the genre.

Ce film contient les principaux clichés du genre.

The big picture or the heart of the matter.

For this meeting, stay focused on the main issues.

Pour cette réunion, restez concentré sur les principaux enjeux.