Être important
Example: Il est important de respecter les règles pour réussir.
Definition
"Être important" means to have significant value, influence, or relevance in a particular context. It indicates that something or someone matters greatly and should be given attention or priority, as in the phrase 'Il est important de respecter les règles pour réussir,' meaning respecting rules is crucial for success.
Etymology
The phrase "être important" comes from the French verb "être" meaning 'to be' and the adjective "important" meaning 'significant' or 'meaningful.' "Important" derives from the Latin 'importans,' meaning 'bearing weight' or 'having consequence.' Did you know that "important" originally suggested something that carries or brings weight, emphasizing its significance?
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"Être important" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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