French Conversation · Level 86
60 words
French word
élémentaire
Pronunciation
IPA/elemɑ̃tɛʁ/
Meaning
- adjectiveelementary
Example
C'est élémentaire, tu le sais déjà.
It's elementary. You already know that.
More examples
Le niveau élémentaire suffit pour commencer.
The elementary level is enough to get started.
Core concept
A simple first layer that supports a larger structure or idea.
Common phrases
niveau élémentaire
elementary level
connaissance élémentaire
elementary knowledge
compétence élémentaire
elementary ability
Similar words
fondamental: Foundational and indispensable to something's structure or meaning.
essentiel: Necessary for something to exist or function properly.
primordial: Paramount in importance or priority, especially as a basic concern.
Definition in French
Qui est relatif aux éléments de base, simple à comprendre ou à réaliser et servant de fondement d'une chose.
Word origin
The French adjective is a learned borrowing from Latin elementarius, built on elementum, the Latin word for an element or fundamental part.
Usage tips
- In C'est élémentaire, the word can mean that something is obvious and may sound dismissive depending on the context.