No. 4,729 in French
prioritaire
"Prioritaire" means "priority" or "given precedence."
In a sentence
La question de l'environnement est prioritaire dans les discussions gouvernementales.
The issue of the environment is a priority in government discussions.
Here, 'prioritaire' is used as an adjective to indicate that the environment takes higher importance or precedence during conversations.
Envoyez ce colis en courrier prioritaire, s'il vous plaît.
Please send this package by priority mail.
In this context, 'prioritaire' describes a type of mailing service that is faster and given priority in delivery.
Il est prioritaire de renforcer la sécurité dans cette zone.
It is a priority to enhance security in this area.
Here, the word 'prioritaire' is used in a figurative sense, highlighting the relative importance of an action.
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