How do you say "The most important thing" in French?

"The most important thing" in French is "Le plus important". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘The most important thing’ in French

Q: What does "Le plus important" mean in English?

"Le plus important" means "The most important thing" in English. Usage tip: [Le plus + adjective] makes "the most ...": [le plus important], [le plus drôle]. It is an easy pattern to reuse with many adjectives.

Le plus important

luh ploo im-por-tahn

[luh ploo im-por-tahn]

💬 Usage Tip: [Le plus + adjective] makes "the most ...": [le plus important], [le plus drôle]. It is an easy pattern to reuse with many adjectives.

Phrase Breakdown

[luh]

the

Masculine singular definite article meaning “the.”

Example

Le plus important dans le football, c’est le plaisir.

The most important thing in football is enjoyment.

plus

[ploo]

more; most

Used in comparisons and superlatives; here it helps form “the most important.”

Example

C’est le plus important pour les supporters.

That is the most important thing for the supporters.

important

[im-por-tahn]

important

An adjective meaning important, significant, or essential.

Example

Le plus important reste l’esprit du jeu.

The most important thing remains the spirit of the game.

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