No. 1,817 in French

essentielle

Essential.

In a sentence

L'eau est essentielle à la vie.
Water is essential to life.
'Essentielle' is used as an adjective to describe the importance or necessity of water for life.
Une activité physique régulière est essentielle pour maintenir une bonne santé.
Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining good health.
'Essentielle' again functions as an adjective, emphasizing the critical role of physical activity in health maintenance.
Il est essentielle de comprendre les bases avant de progresser dans ce sujet.
It is essential to understand the basics before advancing in this subject.
Here, 'essentielle' is used in an impersonal construct, indicating the necessity of grasping fundamental knowledge before advancement.

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