French word

optimal

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔptimal/

Meaning

  • adjectiveideal

Example

Il a choisi le moment optimal pour parler.

He chose the ideal time to speak.

Illustration for optimal (ideal)

More examples

Un choix optimal facilite la réussite du projet.

An optimal choice facilitates the project's success.

Core concept

The point where competing constraints produce the best workable choice.

Common phrases

  • moment optimal

    optimal timing

  • choix optimal

    optimal choice

  • résultat optimal

    optimal result

Similar words

idéal: Desirable and close to an ideal state.
meilleur: The best choice or state among several possibilities.
approprié: Suitable for the situation and intended purpose.
adéquat: Sufficient to meet the intended purpose.

Definition in French

Qui représente, parmi plusieurs options, la meilleure solution compte tenu des contraintes.

Word origin

French optimal comes from Latin optimalis, built from optimus, meaning "best," with the adjective-forming ending -al.

Usage tips

  • The adjective changes for gender and number: optimal, optimale, optimaux, and optimales.

Other meanings

  • bestadjective

Opposites

  • médiocremediocreadjective
  • inadéquatinadequateadjective

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