Décisif
Example: Son rôle a été décisif dans la réussite du projet.
Definition
"Décisif" describes something that has the power to determine an outcome or settle an issue conclusively. It refers to a factor or moment that plays a crucial role in ensuring success or failure, as in the phrase 'His role was decisive in the project's success.'
Etymology
The word "décisif" comes from the French verb 'décider,' meaning 'to decide,' which itself originates from the Latin 'decidere,' formed from 'de-' (off) and 'caedere' (to cut). Did you know? The idea is that something 'decisif' metaphorically 'cuts off' all doubt by making a clear decision.
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"Décisif" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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