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/ɛ̃.pɔʁ.tɑ̃/

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Translation

important

Word origin

From Medieval Latin importans, the present participle of importare ('to be of consequence, to bring in'), from in- ('in') and portare ('to carry'). English 'important' and 'import' share this root.

Origin
Latin
Root
importare
English cognates
important, import, portable

Grammar

Feminineimportante
Masc pluralimportants
Fem pluralimportantes

Examples

C' .

This is a very important point in the discussion.

' .

He missed something important during his absence.

.

Health is the most important thing in life.

' .

It's important to drink enough water every day.

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An important client is visiting us tomorrow morning.

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This word is part of lesson 7.