crucial

• Qualifie quelque chose d'extrêmement important ou nécessaire pour un résultat ou une situation donnés.

Describes something that is extremely important or essential for a particular outcome or situation.

1. Extremely important or decisiveB2formal

   Something that is very important or essential, often determining the success or failure of something.

   crucial (important, décisif)

   • Practice is crucial for improving your skills.
   • The first few minutes are crucial in a job interview.
   • Making the right decision is crucial to the project's success.

   Synonymescriticaldecisiveessentialimportantkeynecessarypivotalvital

   Antonymesinessentialinsignificantminornonessentialtrivialunimportant

2. Critical or pivotalC1formal

   At a point where a particular decision or action will have a decisive effect.

   Crucial / Décisif

   • This match is crucial for their championship hopes.
   • The evidence was crucial in winning the case.
   • Timing is crucial when launching a new product.

   Synonymescriticaldecisiveessentialkeymomentouspivotalsignificantvital

   Antonymesinessentialinsignificantminortrivialunimportant