Crucial
Example: Il est crucial de comprendre les enjeux avant de décider.
Definition
"Crucial" describes something extremely important or decisive, especially in determining the outcome of a situation. It highlights the significance of understanding key issues before making a decision, as in the phrase: 'Il est crucial de comprendre les enjeux avant de décider.'
Etymology
The word "crucial" comes from the Latin word 'crux,' meaning 'cross.' Originally, it referred to something like a crossroad or a critical point where important decisions are made. Over time, "crucial" came to mean something decisive or of great importance, much like the pivotal moment at a crossroad.
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"Crucial" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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