French · Emotions & Descriptions
"Important" in French: important(e)
important(e)
Important in French is important for masculine nouns and importante for feminine. C'est important means it's important. Très important strengthens it.
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How to pronounce important(e)
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ahn-por-TAHN
/ɛ̃.pɔʁ.tɑ̃/
ahn-por-TAHN. Nasal in-; clear por; nasal -ant. Feminine importante adds a sounded t: ahn-por-TAHNT.
"Important" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| important / importante | important Agrees with the noun. | Agrees with the noun. |
| c'est important | it's important General statement. | General statement. |
| très important | very important Emphasis. | Emphasis. |
| le plus important | the most important thing Priorities. | Priorities. |
How to use important(e) in real life
- 1Work email
Ce dossier est vraiment important.
This file is really important.
Important with masculine dossier.
- 2Travel tip
La réservation est importante pour le week-end.
The reservation is important for the weekend.
Importante with feminine réservation.
- 3Advice
Le plus important, c'est de dormir assez.
The most important thing is to sleep enough.
Le plus important.
Mistakes English speakers make with important(e)
Incorrect: Une chose important.
Correct: Une chose importante.
Feminine noun → importante.
Incorrect: C'est importante.
Correct: C'est important.
With c'est, use masculine important for the general idea.
Good to know
Meetings open with un point important. Friends soften with c'est important pour moi instead of sounding bossy.
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Planning a trip
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C'est important de réserver tôt.
It's important to book early.
You
Oui, très important avant les vacances.
Yes, very important before the holidays.
ChatPal
Je m'en occupe ce soir.
I'll take care of it tonight.
You
Merci, je te dois une faveur.
Thanks, I owe you one.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Important" in French
How do you say important in French?
Important / importante.
How do you say it's important?
C'est important.
Does it agree?
Yes with nouns; c'est important stays masculine.
How do you pronounce important?
ahn-por-TAHN.
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