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• Qualifie ce qui est le plus important, le plus grand ou le plus influent, ou ce qui constitue l'élément central ou essentiel de quelque chose.

Describes something that is the most important or largest in size, extent, or influence.

1. Most important or primaryA2formal

   Being the most significant, important, or largest in size, extent, or influence.

   principal, principale

   • The main reason for the delay was the weather.
   • Our main goal is to improve customer satisfaction.
   • The main entrance is located on the north side of the building.

   Synonymescentralchiefforemostkeyleadingmajorprimaryprimeprincipal

   Antonymesancillaryauxiliaryincidentalinsignificantleastminorperipheralsecondarysubordinatesubsidiary

2. Principal or chiefA2formal

   Being the most important or central element of a group or system.

   principal

   • The main character in the novel is a young detective.
   • The main course of the dinner was roast chicken.
   • The main road through the town is closed for repairs.

   Synonymescentralchiefcoreforemostkeyleadingparamountpredominantpreeminentprimaryprimeprincipal

   Antonymesancillaryauxiliaryminorperipheralsecondarysubordinate

• Nom désignant une conduite, un câble ou un canal principal dans un réseau de distribution d'eau, de gaz, d'électricité ou d'égouts.

A noun referring to a principal pipe, cable, or channel in a system for distributing water, gas, electricity, or sewage.

1. Primary pipe or cableB1formal

   The principal pipe or cable in a system for distributing water, gas, electricity, or sewage.

   Conduite principale

   • The water main burst, flooding the street.
   • They are repairing the gas main in the neighborhood.
   • The electrical main supplies power to the entire building.

   Synonymesconduitlinepipepipelinetrunktrunk line

2. Chief or principal partB2formal

   The most important or central part of something.

   partie principale

   • The main of the argument is about budget cuts.
   • In the main, the project was a success.
   • The main of the story revolves around the hero's journey.

   Synonymesbulkchiefcoreessenceheartprincipalstaple

   Antonymesadjunctauxiliaryminorsecondarysubordinatesupplement