Example: La sécurité alimentaire est de toute première importance pour la société.
Definition
"De toute première importance" is a French expression meaning something is of utmost or highest importance, priority, or significance. It emphasizes that the matter or subject referred to is crucial and cannot be overlooked or underestimated in any context.
Translations
Of utmost importance
De suma importancia
Van het grootste belang
De màxima importància
Von größter Bedeutung
Etymology
The expression "De toute première importance" originates from French, combining 'de toute' meaning 'of all' and 'première importance' meaning 'first importance' or 'foremost significance.' It literally conveys that something holds the very first and highest level of importance. Did you know? This phrase is often used in formal or serious contexts to stress the critical nature of a topic.
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Of utmost importance