nounnounadjective
l’urgent
urgent
Qui doit être fait très vite, sans attendre.
Definition & meaning
Urgent means urgent: requiring immediate attention or action because a delay could cause problems.
It can also describe something pressing or imperative, such as a need or a request.
Grammar & Word origin
- An adjective: urgent is masculine singular; the feminine form is urgente . The plural forms are urgents and urgentes .
- It usually follows the noun it describes.
- It comes from Latin urgens, meaning “pressing” or “insisting.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- pressant — pressing; often emphasizes strong pressure or insistence.
- impératif — imperative; emphasizes necessity rather than just immediacy.
Antonyms:
- non urgent — not urgent; does not require immediate action.
- secondaire — secondary; emphasizes lower importance rather than a lack of urgency.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Ce message est urgent.adjective
This message is urgent.
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