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breakthrough in French

breakthrough in French is capital, décisif, primordial — breakthrough means a sudden, important advance or discovery that overcomes a major obstacle.

breakthrough in French

capital
adj
Characterized by major progress or overcoming some obstacle.
décisif
adj
Characterized by major progress or overcoming some obstacle.
primordial
adj
Characterized by major progress or overcoming some obstacle.
percée
noun
trouée
noun
percée
noun
Any major progress; such as a great innovation or discovery that overcomes a significant obstacle.
avancée
noun
Any major progress; such as a great innovation or discovery that overcomes a significant obstacle.

What does "breakthrough" mean?

  1. noun A sudden, important advance or discovery that overcomes a major obstacle.
    "Scientists announced a breakthrough in cancer treatment."
  2. adj Describing a case of illness occurring despite protection, such as after vaccination.
    "She had a mild breakthrough infection despite being vaccinated."

breakthrough in a sentence

  • Scientists announced a breakthrough in cancer treatment.
  • The negotiations finally had a breakthrough after weeks of deadlock.
  • She had a mild breakthrough infection despite being vaccinated.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "breakthrough" in French?

"breakthrough" in French is capital, décisif, primordial. breakthrough means: A sudden, important advance or discovery that overcomes a major obstacle.

How do you use "breakthrough" in a sentence?

Example: "Scientists announced a breakthrough in cancer treatment." In French, "breakthrough" is capital, décisif, primordial.

Are there other ways to say "breakthrough" in French?

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "breakthrough": capital, décisif, primordial, percée, trouée, avancée.

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