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critical in French

critical in French is critique — critical means extremely important, often because a lot depends on it.

critical in French

critique
adj

What does "critical" mean?

  1. adj Extremely important, often because a lot depends on it.
    "It is critical that you save your work before closing the program."
  2. adj Expressing disapproval or finding fault.
    "My neighbour is always critical of the way I park my car."
  3. adj In a dangerous or unstable medical condition.
    "After the accident, the driver remained in a critical condition for several days."
  4. adj Relating to careful analysis or evaluation, especially of literature or art.
    "She wrote a critical study of how the poet uses images of water."
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critical in a sentence

  • It is critical that you save your work before closing the program.
  • Timing is critical when you bake bread, so set an alarm.
  • My neighbour is always critical of the way I park my car.
  • The reviewer was critical of the film's slow pace and weak ending.

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What is "critical" in French?
"critical" in French is critique. critical means: Extremely important, often because a lot depends on it.
How do you use "critical" in a sentence?
Example: "It is critical that you save your work before closing the program." In French, "critical" is critique.
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