/ɛ̃.pɔʁ.tɑ̃/
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
Examples
C' .
This is a very important point in the discussion.
rate ' absence.
He missed something important during his absence.
.
Health is the most important thing in life.
' .
It's important to drink enough water every day.
.
An important client is visiting us tomorrow morning.
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The French Present Participle and Gerund (le participe présent et le gérondif)
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The French Passive Voice (la voix passive)
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