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indispensable

indispensable

adjective an-dees-pahn-SAHBL Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

essential

Usage Note

Indispensable is invariable in form and means something that cannot be done without. It is often followed by à + infinitive or noun: indispensable à la réussite (essential to success). A learner note: unlike English 'indispensable to someone', French uses indispensable pour quelqu'un or indispensable à quelqu'un depending on the structure.

Examples

"L'eau est indispensable à la vie."

Natural Translation

Water is indispensable to life.

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