No. 1,046 in French

principales

"Principales" means "main" or "primary" in English.

In a sentence

Les raisons principales de son absence ont été expliquées.
The main reasons for his absence have been explained.
Adjective describing the noun 'raisons' meaning 'main' in English.
Ils ont mentionné leurs exigences principales avant de signer le contrat.
They mentioned their main requirements before signing the contract.
Adjective describing the noun 'exigences' meaning 'main' in English.
Les principales villes du pays sont bien connectées par le réseau ferroviaire.
The major cities of the country are well connected by the railway network.
Adjective describing the noun 'villes' meaning 'major' in English.

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