No. 10,610 in French
maximal
Highest or greatest possible; maximum.
In a sentence
La vitesse maximale autorisée sur cette route est de 80 km/h.
The maximum allowed speed on this road is 80 km/h.
Here, 'maximale' is used to describe the highest limit or extent allowed (speed).
Pour obtenir des résultats maximaux, il faut travailler régulièrement.
To achieve maximum results, one must work regularly.
In this sentence, 'maximaux' is employed to indicate the greatest possible level of results.
L’extension maximale de ce produit est de trois mètres.
The maximum extension of this product is three meters.
The word 'maximale' here refers to the utmost physical dimension or capacity (extension) that is possible.
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