paramount in French
paramount in French is suprême, capital, primordial — paramount means supreme in importance, rank, or authority; overriding everything else.
paramount in French
suprême
(often, postpositive) Highest, supreme; also, chief, leading, pre-eminent.
capital
Of the highest importance.
primordial
Of the highest importance.
What does "paramount" mean?
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adj Supreme in importance, rank, or authority; overriding everything else.
"Safety is paramount when working with heavy machinery."
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noun A supreme ruler or chief, especially one with the highest authority in a region.
"The paramount met with tribal elders to settle the dispute."
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paramount in a sentence
- Safety is paramount when working with heavy machinery.
- The judge ruled that the child's welfare was of paramount concern.
- The paramount met with tribal elders to settle the dispute.
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What is "paramount" in French?
"paramount" in French is suprême, capital, primordial. paramount means: Supreme in importance, rank, or authority; overriding everything else.
How do you use "paramount" in a sentence?
Example: "Safety is paramount when working with heavy machinery." In French, "paramount" is suprême, capital, primordial.
Are there other ways to say "paramount" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "paramount": suprême, capital, primordial.
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