No. 10,992 in French

pertinent

Relevant; appropriate to the matter at hand.

In a sentence

Il est essentiel de fournir des arguments pertinents dans une rédaction.
It is essential to provide relevant arguments in an essay.
Here, 'pertinent' is used to describe arguments that are directly applicable or related to the topic discussed in the essay.
Son analyse de la situation était particulièrement pertinente et a aidé à prendre une décision.
His analysis of the situation was particularly relevant and helped make a decision.
The word 'pertinent' in this sentence emphasizes that the analysis provided valuable insight into the situation, making it suitable for decision-making.
Les questions posées pendant le débat étaient toutes pertinentes et ont permis d'explorer le sujet en profondeur.
The questions asked during the debate were all relevant and allowed a deep exploration of the topic.
Here, 'pertinent' qualifies the questions as on-topic and conducive to a thorough discussion of the subject matter.

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