No. 1,802 in French
décisive
Determining or having the power to decide an outcome; crucial.
In a sentence
La victoire décisive de l'équipe a marqué un tournant dans la compétition.
The team's decisive victory marked a turning point in the competition.
Here, 'décisive' describes a victory that is crucial or conclusive in determining the outcome.
Son rôle a été décisif pour le succès du projet.
His role was decisive for the project's success.
In this sentence, 'décisif' is used to indicate that his role was of critical importance.
Nous devons prendre une décision décisive avant la fin de la journée.
We must make a decisive decision before the end of the day.
Here, 'décisive' qualifies the decision, emphasizing its importance and definitive nature in addressing the matter.
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