prime in French
prime in French is de premier ordre, excellent, principal — prime means of the highest quality or importance; excellent.
prime in French
de premier ordre
excellent
principal
First in importance, degree, or rank.
premier
nombre premier
(algebra, number theory) A prime element of a mathematical structure, particularly a prime number.
amorcer
(intransitive) To serve as priming for the charge of a gun.
amorcer
To apply priming to (a musket or cannon); to apply a primer to (a metallic cartridge).
apprêter
To apply priming to (a musket or cannon); to apply a primer to (a metallic cartridge).
What does "prime" mean?
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adj Of the highest quality or importance; excellent.
"The restaurant is in a prime location, right beside the main station."
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adj (mathematics) Of a number, divisible only by itself and one.
"Eleven is a prime number, so you cannot split it into equal groups."
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verb To prepare something for use, especially by applying an initial coat or by getting it ready in advance.
"Prime the surface with a thin coat of paint so the colour sticks."
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prime in a sentence
- The restaurant is in a prime location, right beside the main station.
- This waterfront lot is prime real estate.
- Eleven is a prime number, so you cannot split it into equal groups.
- The teacher asked the class to list every prime number below twenty.
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What is "prime" in French?
"prime" in French is de premier ordre, excellent, principal. prime means: Of the highest quality or importance; excellent.
How do you use "prime" in a sentence?
Example: "The restaurant is in a prime location, right beside the main station." In French, "prime" is de premier ordre, excellent, principal.
Are there other ways to say "prime" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "prime": de premier ordre, excellent, principal, premier, nombre premier, amorcer.
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