French · Adjectives
important
important
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of great significance or value.
Example
La sante est la chose la plus importante.
Health is the most important thing.
Etymology
'Important' comes from the Latin 'importans', meaning 'important or significant'. Its consistent use highlights the value placed on certain ideas or objects.
How & Where It’s Used
'Important' is widely used in both formal and casual conversations, often in written communications to stress significance.
Literary Heritage
Appears frequently in speeches and writings across genres, such as in political texts to emphasize key issues.