important

important, principal

Qui occupe une place centrale ou joue un rôle majeur parmi d’autres choses.

En anglais simple : Having a central place or role among other things.

• That is an important point.
• Cost was an important factor in our decision.
• She played an important role in the project.

Synonymes : main, major, key, principal

Contraires : minor, secondary

Expressions courantes : important point, important factor

important

Qui compte beaucoup ou peut avoir un effet considérable.

En anglais simple : Something that matters a lot or can make a big difference.

• This is an important letter.
• Water is important for our health.
• Was the meeting important?

Comment l'utiliser : important to someone (Your happiness is important to me.); important for someone to do something (It is important for children to sleep enough.)

Synonymes : significant

Contraires : unimportant

Expressions courantes : important decision, important for someone, important to someone