No. 1,877 in French

nécessite

Necessity.

In a sentence

Cette tâche nécessite une grande concentration.
This task requires great concentration.
In this sentence, 'nécessite' is used as a verb meaning 'requires'. It indicates that great concentration is essential for completing the task.
La nécessite de dormir suffisamment est souvent sous-estimée.
The necessity of sleeping enough is often underestimated.
Here, 'nécessite' functions as a noun, 'la nécessite', meaning 'necessity'. It emphasizes the importance of adequate sleep.
Pour réussir, il est important de prioriser ce qui est de nécessité immédiate.
To succeed, it is important to prioritize what is of immediate necessity.
In this instance, 'nécessite' is part of a phrase 'de nécessité immédiate', describing the things that are urgently needed or necessary.

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