essentiel

Definitions of essentiel
  1. noun
    basic importance
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    type of:
    importance, intérêt
    the quality of being important and worthy of note
  2. noun
    the state of being absolutely required
    synonyms: nécessité absolue
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    type of:
    nécessité
    the condition of being essential or indispensable
  3. noun
    anything indispensable
    synonyms: nécessité
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