significant

• Décrit quelque chose d'important, de notable, ou qui a une influence ou une valeur considérable.

Describes something that is important, notable, or has a considerable effect or meaning.

1. Important or notableB1formal

   Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention.

   significatif, important, notable

   • The discovery was a significant breakthrough in medicine.
   • She made a significant contribution to the project.
   • There has been a significant increase in sales this quarter.

   Synonymesconsequentialconsiderableimportantmajormarkedmomentousnotablenoteworthypronouncedsubstantialweighty

   Antonymesinconsequentialinsignificantminornegligibletrivialunimportant

2. Large in amount or sizeB1formal

   Relatively large in quantity or extent.

   important, considérable

   • They spent a significant amount of money on renovations.
   • A significant portion of the population lives in rural areas.
   • The company reported a significant loss last year.

   Synonymesampleappreciablebigconsiderablegoodlygreatlargesizablesubstantial

   Antonymesinsignificantminornegligiblesmalltrivial

3. Meaningful or expressiveB2formal

   Having a particular meaning; indicative of something.

   Significatif, qui a une signification

   • He gave her a significant look across the room.
   • The pause in his speech was significant.
   • Her silence was significant of her disapproval.

   Synonymesexpressiveindicativemeaningfulpregnantsuggestivetelling

   Antonymesinsignificantmeaninglessunexpressive