French Conversation · Level 21
89 words
French word
vital
Pronunciation
IPA/vital/
Meaning
- adjectiveessential
Example
Il est vital de boire de l'eau tous les jours.
It is essential to drink water every day.
More examples
Sa présence est vitale pour l'équipe.
His presence is vital to the team.
Core concept
A central support whose absence puts a life, function, or system at serious risk.
Common phrases
vital pour la survie
vital for survival
rôle vital
vital role
être vital pour l'équipe
be vital to the team
Similar words
essentiel: Fundamentally necessary for existence or something to be established.
indispensable: So necessary that it cannot be removed or replaced.
nécessaire: Needed to achieve a particular purpose or carry out an action.
crucial: Extremely important because it strongly affects an outcome or decision.
Definition in French
Qualifie ce qui est essentiel au maintien d'une vie, d'une fonction ou d'un système, sans quoi le résultat serait sérieusement compromis.
Word origin
French vital comes from Latin vitalis, derived from vita, meaning life.
Usage tips
- Il est vital de boire de l'eau uses vital with de before an infinitive and gives the statement a strong, somewhat formal tone.