A2 adjective Neutre #443 le plus courant

significant

/sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/

Something that is large or important enough to be noticed or to have a real effect. It often describes a change, a difference, or a person who matters a lot.

Exemples

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There is a significant difference in price between these two stores.

There is a large and noticeable difference in price between these two stores.

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The discovery represents a significant breakthrough in medical research.

The discovery is a very important step forward in medical research.

3

That is a significant amount of food for one person!

That is a very large amount of food for one person!

Famille de mots

Nom
significance
Verb
signify
Adverbe
significantly
Adjectif
significant
Apparenté
sign
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'sign.' If something is significant, it is a 'sign' that something important is happening.

Quiz rapide

The new law will have a ________ impact on the environment.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : significant

Exemples

1

There is a significant difference in price between these two stores.

everyday

There is a large and noticeable difference in price between these two stores.

2

The discovery represents a significant breakthrough in medical research.

formal

The discovery is a very important step forward in medical research.

3

That is a significant amount of food for one person!

informal

That is a very large amount of food for one person!

4

The study found a significant increase in global temperatures.

academic

The study found a large and measurable increase in global temperatures.

5

The company reported significant growth in sales this quarter.

business

The company reported a large and important increase in sales this quarter.

Famille de mots

Nom
significance
Verb
signify
Adverbe
significantly
Adjectif
significant
Apparenté
sign

Collocations courantes

significant change a large or important change
significant role an important part in something
significant amount a large quantity
significant impact a strong effect on something
statistically significant likely not caused by chance (in data)

Phrases Courantes

significant other

a person's husband, wife, or partner

of significant importance

being very important

highly significant

extremely important or noticeable

Souvent confondu avec

significant vs important

While similar, 'significant' often implies that something can be measured or is large in scale, whereas 'important' is more general.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'significant' when you want to emphasize that a change or difference is large enough to be meaningful or noticed. It is very common in news and science reports.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use the word 'significative,' which is not common in modern English; 'significant' is the correct adjective form.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'sign.' If something is significant, it is a 'sign' that something important is happening.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'significans,' which means 'showing' or 'pointing out.'

Modèles grammaticaux

Used before a noun (e.g., a significant problem) Used after linking verbs like 'be' or 'seem' (e.g., the results were significant) Often followed by the preposition 'to' or 'for'
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Contexte culturel

In English-speaking cultures, 'significant other' is a very common gender-neutral way to refer to a romantic partner.

Quiz rapide

The new law will have a ________ impact on the environment.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : significant

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