French word

prioritaire

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁijoʁitɛʁ/

Meaning

  • adjectivehigh-priority

Example

Dans cette situation, la sécurité est prioritaire.

In this situation, safety is a high priority.

Illustration for prioritaire (high-priority)

More examples

Ce projet est prioritaire pour l'équipe.

This project is a high priority for the team.

Core concept

A highlighted item that receives attention before less important or less urgent items.

Common phrases

  • projet prioritaire

    priority project

  • question prioritaire

    priority issue

Similar words

important: Important in value, significance, or effect.
urgent: Requiring prompt action because delay could cause problems.
essentiel: Essential to the existence or purpose of something.
indispensable: So necessary that it cannot be dispensed with or replaced.

Definition in French

Qui, en raison de son importance ou de son urgence, doit être pris en compte avant les autres.

Word origin

French formed prioritaire from priorité by adding -aire, a suffix used to make adjectives, to a noun linked to Latin prior, 'earlier'.

Usage tips

  • Prioritaire indicates precedence, whereas urgent specifically indicates a need for immediate action; a matter can be prioritaire without being urgent.

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