Significatif (en. Significant)
/siɲiфикatif/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
That indicates something particular.
This change is significant for the future of the company.
Ce changement est significatif pour l'avenir de l'entreprise.
That has a value of meaning or representation.
The survey results are significant.
Les résultats du sondage sont significatifs.
That is clear and precise in communication.
The instructions given were significant.
Les instructions données étaient significatives.
Etymology
From the Latin 'significativus', meaning 'that which signifies'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a significant change
a change that has great importance
un changement significatif
a significant difference
a difference that has a notable impact
une différence significative
significant results
results that show a clear trend
des résultats significatifs
Related Words
meaning
meaning, content of a sign
signification
significant
which has symbolic or important significance
significatif
to signify
to indicate, to mean
signifier
Slang Meanings
something that weighs
Their opinion really has something that weighs on the decision.
Son avis a vraiment un truc qui pèse sur la décision.
important to remember
It's an important point to remember from our discussion.
C'est un point important à retenir de notre discussion.