capital

capital, le capital
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. crucial
Le respect des délais est capital pour la réussite de ce projet.Meeting deadlines is crucial to the success of this project.
b. vital
Il est capital que ce document soit remis en main propre à Monsieur Aubert.It is vital that this document be delivered by hand to Mr. Aubert.
a. capital
Dans ce poème, chaque vers commence par une lettre capitale.In this poem, each verse starts with a capital letter.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. capital
L’investisseur principal de la société a investi plus de 50 % du capital initial.The principal investor of the firm put up more than 50% of the initial capital.
4.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(resources)
a. wealth
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Ton expérience apporte un capital précieux de connaissances à l’équipe.Your experience provides a valuable wealth of knowledge for the team.
b. fund
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Les archives sont un remarquable capital d'informations pour les historiens.The archives are a remarkable fund of information for historians.
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