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English to French Dictionary

primary Meaning in French (primary signification en français)

principal, premier, originel
principal in English:primary
Phonetic:prɛ̃.si.pal
Gender:Masculin
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La signification de primary en français est principal, premier, originel. (Le plus important, le premier en importance, en rang ou en développement.)

Definitions of Primary

  1. 1
    adjective
    principal

    Being the first or most important in a sequence, rank, or development.

    Le plus important, le premier en importance, en rang ou en développement.

  2. 2
    adjective
    premier

    Relating to the most basic or fundamental stage or level.

    Relatif à la première étape ou au niveau le plus fondamental.

  3. 3
    adjective
    originel

    Denoting the original source or cause of something.

    Qui désigne la source ou la cause originale de quelque chose.

Example Sentences

formal

“Education is a primary concern for the government.”

L'éducation est une préoccupation principale pour le gouvernement.

business

“The primary goal of the project is to improve public health.”

L'objectif principal du projet est d'améliorer la santé publique.

casual

“He has a primary responsibility to his family.”

Il a une responsabilité première envers sa famille.

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In English:

secondarysubordinateminor

Inflected Word Forms

nounprimacy
adverbprimarily

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

primary colorscollocation

The three colors (red, yellow, and blue) from which all other colors can be mixed.

primary electioncollocation

An election to appoint delegates to a party conference or to select candidates for a principal election.

primary sourcecollocation

An original document or firsthand account of an event or topic.