English–French

“important” in French

French

Alsocrucial

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃pɔʁtɑ̃/

Example

La réunion est importante.

The meeting is important.

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How to say “important” in French

“Important” in French is important.

A matter carrying enough weight to affect a person, decision, or situation.

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

Example sentences with important

Une décision importante a été prise.

An important decision was made.

Tips for using important

  • In the pattern important de + infinitive, de introduces the action considered necessary, as in Il est important de vérifier.

Other French words for “important”

C'est crucial pour moi.

It is important to me.

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