necessity

• Nom désignant ce qui est nécessaire ou indispensable, ou l'état de ce qui est obligatoire ou inévitable.

A noun referring to something that is essential or indispensable, or the condition of being required.

1. Essential conditionB2formal

   The state or fact of being required or unavoidable.

   Nécessité (état d'être requis)

   • Food and water are a matter of necessity for survival.
   • The necessity of regular exercise cannot be overstated.
   • She understood the necessity of following the safety protocols.

   Synonymesconditiondemandessentialmustneedprerequisiterequirementrequisitesine qua non

2. Indispensable itemB1formal

   Something that is absolutely needed in a particular situation.

   objet indispensable

   • A warm coat is a necessity in winter.
   • He packed only the bare necessities for the trip.
   • A computer has become a necessity for most office workers.

   Synonymesessentialimperativeneedprerequisiterequirementrequisitevital

   Antonymesextravaganceindulgenceluxury