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primary in French

primary in French is primaire, prioritaire — primary means most important; main.

primary in French

primaire
adj
First or earliest in a group or series.
prioritaire
adj
Main; principal; chief; placed ahead of others.
primaire
adj
Main; principal; chief; placed ahead of others.

What does "primary" mean?

  1. adj Most important; main.
    "Her primary concern was her children's safety."
  2. adj First in a sequence or order; earliest.
    "Primary education typically begins around age five."
  3. noun An election held to choose a party's candidate before the main election.
    "He lost the primary to a younger challenger."
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primary in a sentence

  • Her primary concern was her children's safety.
  • The primary cause of the delay was bad weather.
  • Primary education typically begins around age five.
  • He lost the primary to a younger challenger.

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What is "primary" in French?

"primary" in French is primaire, prioritaire. primary means: Most important; main.

How do you use "primary" in a sentence?

Example: "Her primary concern was her children's safety." In French, "primary" is primaire, prioritaire.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "primary": primaire, prioritaire.

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