indispensable

• Décrit ce qui est absolument nécessaire ou essentiel, sans quoi une tâche ou une situation ne peut pas être accomplie ou fonctionner correctement.

Describes something that is absolutely necessary or essential, without which a task or situation cannot be completed or function properly.

1. Absolutely necessaryB2formal

   Something that is essential and cannot be done without.

   indispensable (absolument nécessaire)

   • A good dictionary is indispensable for learning a new language.
   • Her contribution to the project was indispensable.
   • Water is indispensable for human survival.

   Synonymescriticalcrucialessentialimperativekeynecessaryneededrequiredrequisitevital

   Antonymesdispensableexpendableinessentialnonessentialoptionalunnecessary

2. Crucial or vitalB2formal

   So important that it is impossible to manage without it.

   indispensable

   • The internet has become an indispensable tool for modern communication.
   • His experience made him indispensable to the team.
   • A reliable car is indispensable for commuting in rural areas.

   Synonymescriticalcrucialessentialimperativekeynecessaryrequiredrequisiteurgentvital

   Antonymesdispensableexpendableinessentialnonessentialoptionalreplaceableunnecessary