English–French

“urgent” in French

French

Alsopressant

Pronunciation

IPA/yʁʒɑ̃/

Example

J'ai une affaire urgente.

I have an urgent matter.

Illustration for urgent (urgent)

How to say “urgent” in French

“Urgent” in French is urgent.

A deadline or threat presses a task toward immediate action.

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

Example sentences with urgent

Nous devons prendre une décision urgente.

We must make an urgent decision.

Tips for using urgent

  • As an adjective, urgent usually follows the noun, as in 'une affaire urgente' or 'un problème urgent'.

Other French words for “urgent”

J'ai un problème pressant à régler.

I have an urgent problem to deal with.

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