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pivotal in French

pivotal in French is crucial, déterminant, central — pivotal means extremely important; central to how something turns out.

pivotal in French

crucial
adj
Being of crucial importance; central, key.
déterminant
adj
Being of crucial importance; central, key.
central
adj
Being of crucial importance; central, key.
essentiel
adj
Being of crucial importance; central, key.

What does "pivotal" mean?

  1. adj Extremely important; central to how something turns out.
    "Her testimony was pivotal in winning the case."
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pivotal in a sentence

  • Her testimony was pivotal in winning the case.
  • The invention of the printing press was a pivotal moment in history.

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What is "pivotal" in French?

"pivotal" in French is crucial, déterminant, central. pivotal means: Extremely important; central to how something turns out.

How do you use "pivotal" in a sentence?

Example: "Her testimony was pivotal in winning the case." In French, "pivotal" is crucial, déterminant, central.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "pivotal": crucial, déterminant, central, essentiel.

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