Relevant (en. Relevant)
/ʁe.lə.vɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is significant in relation to a given situation.
The witness's testimony was very relevant to the case.
Les témoignages du témoin étaient très pertinents pour l'affaire.
Which applies or is appropriate to a specific context.
This information is not relevant to our discussion.
Cette information n'est pas pertinente pour notre discussion.
Which has importance or value in a particular framework.
We must focus on the relevant facts.
Nous devons nous concentrer sur les faits pertinents.
Etymology
From the Latin 'relevare', meaning 'to make relevant'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to refer to something relevant
To mention or point to information that is significant in a context.
faire référence à quelque chose de pertinent
to be related to
To have a connection or relationship with something.
être en lien avec
Related Words
relevance
The quality of what is relevant.
pertinence
relevance
The quality of what is relevant or related to a subject.
relevance
Slang Meanings
It's on topic
This video is really on topic for our project!
Cette vidéo est vraiment dans le sujet pour notre projet!
It makes sense
What you are saying makes sense for the discussion.
Ce que tu dis là, ça a du sens pour la discussion.