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primordial

primordial, fundamental

adjective pree-mor-DYAHL Rare

Usage Note

Primordial emphasises that something is of the utmost importance or of original/earliest nature. The feminine form is primordiale, plural primordiaux/primordiales. It is stronger than important and similar to essentiel or capital. Often used in formal writing: il est primordial de...

Examples

"Il est primordial de respecter les délais."

Natural Translation

It is absolutely essential to respect the deadlines.

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