Important
Example: Il est important de boire de l'eau chaque jour.
Definition
"Important" describes something that holds great value, significance, or influence, often affecting decisions or outcomes. For example, in the phrase 'Il est important de boire de l'eau chaque jour,' it emphasizes the necessity of drinking water daily for health.
Etymology
The word "important" comes from the Latin 'importantem,' the present participle of 'importare,' meaning 'to bring in' or 'to carry in.' Over time, it evolved in French to describe something carrying weight or significance. Did you know? The sense of 'important' as vital or meaningful developed through centuries of use in various European languages.
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"Important" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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