necessity in French
necessity in French is nécessité, besoin — necessity means the state of being required or unavoidable.
necessity in French
nécessité
The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.
besoin
The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.
What does "necessity" mean?
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noun The state of being required or unavoidable.
"Many people moved to the city out of necessity rather than choice."
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noun Something essential; a basic requirement.
"For many families, a reliable car is not a luxury but a necessity."
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noun Extreme need or hardship; poverty.
"Many people in the village lived in necessity after the harvest failed."
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necessity in a sentence
- Many people moved to the city out of necessity rather than choice.
- The necessity of wearing a helmet is clear to every cyclist.
- For many families, a reliable car is not a luxury but a necessity.
- Food and shelter are basic necessities of life.
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What is "necessity" in French?
"necessity" in French is nécessité, besoin. necessity means: The state of being required or unavoidable.
How do you use "necessity" in a sentence?
Example: "Many people moved to the city out of necessity rather than choice." In French, "necessity" is nécessité, besoin.
Are there other ways to say "necessity" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "necessity": nécessité, besoin.
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