What is 'essentiel' called in English?

'essentiel' in English is called "Essential". Essential refers to: Absolument nécessaire ou important.

How do you pronounce 'Essential' and 'essentiel'?

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What is an example sentence for Essential in French?

English: "Water is essential for all living things." | French: "L'eau est essentielle à toute vie."

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English to French Dictionary

essential Meaning in French (essential signification en français)

essentiel

essentiel in English:essential

Phonetic:ɛ.sɑ̃.sjɛl

Gender:Masculin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de essential en français est essentiel. (Absolument nécessaire ou important.)

Definitions of Essential

1
adjective
essentiel
Absolutely necessary or important.
Absolument nécessaire ou important.
2
adjective
essentiel
Forming a constituent part of the essence of something; intrinsic.
Formant une partie constitutive de l'essence de quelque chose ; intrinsèque.

Example Sentences

“Water is essential for all living things.”

L'eau est essentielle à toute vie.

“It is essential that you arrive on time.”

Il est essentiel que vous arriviez à l'heure.

“Good communication is an essential part of any successful relationship.”

Une bonne communication est une partie essentielle de toute relation réussie.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In English:

necessary vital crucial indispensable fundamental

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In English:

inessentialunnecessary peripheral optionalsuperfluous

Inflected Word Forms

nounessence

adjectiveinessential

adverbessentially