important/ɛ̃.pɔʁ.tɑ̃/
adjective · A2 · Frequency 392
adjectivemasculine
Meanings
important
Used to describe a person, thing, or event that has significant influence or value in some respect.
large, considerable, significant
Used to emphasize the notable quantity, degree, or impact; common in descriptions of data, changes, etc.
Examples
Ce rendez-vous est important pour la suite du projet.
This meeting is important for the rest of the project.
Le rôle important de cette équipe est souvent sous-estimé.
This team's important role is often underestimated.
Le musée a accueilli un nombre important de visiteurs.
The museum welcomed a considerable number of visitors.
Collocations
- une question importantean important question
- une somme importantea large sum
Common mistakes
un important problème
un problème important
The adjective “important” usually follows the noun; placing it before the noun is unnatural in French.
importantement
important
Incorrectly using the adjective “important” as the adverb “importantement”; the correct adverb form is “importamment”.
Related words
antonyminsignifiantof no impact; unimportant; inconsequent; insignificant; of no value or interest; without or with unclear meaning
adjectivefeminine
Meanings
important
Used to describe a person, thing, or event that has significant influence or value in some respect.
large, considerable, significant
Used to emphasize the notable quantity, degree, or impact; common in descriptions of data, changes, etc.
Examples
Cette décision est importante pour l'avenir de l'entreprise.
This decision is important for the company's future.
La ville a consacré une somme importante à la rénovation des écoles.
The city devoted a considerable sum to renovating the schools.
Une importante baisse des coûts a permis de maintenir les emplois.
A significant drop in costs made it possible to preserve jobs.
Collocations
- une question importantean important question
- une somme importantea large sum
Common mistakes
un important problème
un problème important
The adjective “important” usually follows the noun; placing it before the noun is unnatural in French.
importantement
important
Incorrectly using the adjective “important” as the adverb “importantement”; the correct adverb form is “importamment”.
Related words
antonyminsignifiantof no impact; unimportant; inconsequent; insignificant; of no value or interest; without or with unclear meaning
adjectivemasculine
Meanings
important
Used to describe a person, thing, or event that has significant influence or value in some respect.
large, considerable, significant
Used to emphasize the notable quantity, degree, or impact; common in descriptions of data, changes, etc.
Examples
Les enjeux importants exigent une décision rapide.
Important issues require a quick decision.
L'entreprise a engagé des travaux importants pour agrandir l'entrepôt.
The company undertook substantial work to expand the warehouse.
Des écarts importants sont apparus entre les deux rapports.
Significant discrepancies appeared between the two reports.
Collocations
- une question importantean important question
- une somme importantea large sum
Common mistakes
un important problème
un problème important
The adjective “important” usually follows the noun; placing it before the noun is unnatural in French.
importantement
important
Incorrectly using the adjective “important” as the adverb “importantement”; the correct adverb form is “importamment”.
Related words
antonyminsignifiantof no impact; unimportant; inconsequent; insignificant; of no value or interest; without or with unclear meaning
adjectivefeminine
Meanings
important
Used to describe a person, thing, or event that has significant influence or value in some respect.
large, considerable, significant
Used to emphasize the notable quantity, degree, or impact; common in descriptions of data, changes, etc.
Examples
Les décisions importantes doivent être prises collectivement.
Important decisions must be made collectively.
L'entreprise a engagé des dépenses importantes pour moderniser ses locaux.
The company incurred considerable expenses to modernize its premises.
Les récoltes ont subi des pertes importantes après la tempête.
The crops suffered significant losses after the storm.