English–French

“fundamental” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁadikal/

Example

La solution est radicale.

The solution is fundamental.

Illustration for radical (fundamental)

How to say “fundamental” in French

“Fundamental” in French is radical.

A solution that pulls out the root of a problem and changes everything growing from it.

Full entry for radical: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with radical

La réforme radicale a transformé les institutions.

The radical reform transformed the institutions.

Tips for using radical

  • In French, radical agrees in gender and number, as in une solution radicale and des changements radicaux.

Other French words for “fundamental”

C'est une erreur cardinale.

It is a fundamental error.

Il y a un problème fondamental dans ce plan.

There is a fundamental problem with this plan.

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