Essentielle (en. Essential)
/esɑ̃sjɛl/
Synonyms
- crucial
- fondamental
- nécessaire
- primordial
- vital
Slang Meanings
Critical of what is superfluous.
This detail is superfluous, focus on the essential.
Ce détail est superflu, concentre-toi sur l'essentielle.
Expresses importance in informal conversation.
This is really the essential of the question.
C'est vraiment l'essentielle de la question.