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priorité

priority

noun pree-oh-ree-TEH Less Common
Grammar & Structure

Origin: Latin prioritas (state of being first)

Also means

right of way

Usage Note

Priorité covers both abstract priority (task importance) and the traffic rule of right of way (priorité à droite, the French rule giving priority to cars from the right). The phrase en priorité means 'as a priority' or 'first and foremost'. Prioritaire is the related adjective.

Examples

"La sécurité est notre priorité absolue."

Natural Translation

Safety is our absolute priority.

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