English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

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
adj
(often, postpositive) Highest, supreme; also, chief, leading, pre-eminent.
capital
adj
Of the highest importance.
primordial
adj
Of the highest importance.

What does "paramount" mean?

  1. adj Supreme in importance, rank, or authority; overriding everything else.
    "Safety is paramount when working with heavy machinery."
  2. 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."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in French.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the French meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in French

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.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

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.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.