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    Urgent (en. Urgent)

    /ur.ʒɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a need or situation that must be addressed without delay.
    It is urgent to make a decision.
    Il est urgent de prendre une décision.
    Describes an urgent request.
    This is an urgent request.
    C'est une demande urgente.
    Characterizes a necessity that demands a quick reaction.
    This problem requires urgent attention.
    Ce problème nécessite une attention urgente.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'urgens', 'urgentis', present participle of 'urgere' meaning 'to press, to push'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    medical emergency
    Situation requiring immediate care.
    urgence médicale
    urgent call
    Request for a quick response.
    appel urgent
    urgent situation
    State requiring prompt action.
    situation urgente

    Related Words

    urgency
    State of a situation that requires quick action.
    urgence
    emergency physician
    Physician specialized in emergencies.
    urgentiste
    urgently
    In an urgent manner.
    urgemment

    Slang Meanings

    At the last minute, something very pressing.
    He called me at the last minute; it was really urgent.
    Il m'a appelé à la dernière minute, c'était vraiment urgent.
    A matter to be dealt with immediately.
    We need to take care of it right away; it's urgent.
    On doit s'en occuper tout de suite, c'est urgent.