No. 1,865 in French
maximum
The greatest possible amount or degree.
In a sentence
Nous avons besoin d'une capacité maximale pour cet événement.
We need maximum capacity for this event.
The word 'maximum' here is used as an adjective to describe the maximum level of capacity required.
Elle veut maximiser son temps libre avant la rentrée.
She wants to maximize her free time before school begins.
In this sentence, 'maximiser' (derived from 'maximum') is a verb meaning 'to make the maximum use of'. It changes a noun into an actionable verb, demonstrating its application.
Il travaille au maximum de ses capacités.
He works to the maximum of his capacities.
Here, 'maximum' functions as a noun representing the highest degree or level of one's abilities.
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