important
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. important
Zacharie, tu dois payer tes factures à temps. C'est important !Zacharie, you need to pay your bills on time. It's important!
a. large
Un nombre important de salariés ne sont pas venus travailler aujourd'hui à cause de la grippe.A large number of employees did not come to work today because of the flu.
b. significant
La baisse des ventes de logements est importante dans tout le pays.The drop in home sales is significant across the country.
c. sizable
Bien que le prix ait été divisé par cinq, chacun des gagnants de la loterie a reçu un chèque important.Although the prize was split five ways, each of the lottery winners received a sizable check.
d. substantial
Certaines personnes trouvent que planifier leurs repas hebdomadaires avant de faire leurs courses leur permet de réaliser des économies importantes.Some people find that planning their weekly meals before grocery shopping can lead to substantial savings.
e. considerable
Il y a eu un tollé important après que le maire a évoqué l'idée de supprimer le service de bus de la ville.There was a considerable outcry after the mayor raised the idea of cutting the city's bus service.
a. important
À ton avis, qui est le plus important créateur de mode de notre temps ?Who do you think is the most important fashion designer of our time?
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. important thing
La voiture a été endommagée dans l’accident, mais l’important est que tout le monde aille bien.The car was damaged in the accident, but the important thing is that everyone is ok.
b. main thing
Cette veste était chère, mais pour moi, l’important est qu’elle durera longtemps.This jacket was expensive, but for me, the main thing is that it will last a long time.
c. what's important
Florine a décidé de se concentrer sur l'important dans sa vie et de ne pas se soucier de ce que font les autres.Florine has decided to focus on what's important in her life and not worry about what everyone else is doing.
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