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vital [ˈvaɪtl]1. adjectivea. ( = crucial) [part, link, information, ingredient, factor, role] essentiel ; [question, matter] fondamental ; [supplies, resources] vital ; [importance] capital• it is vital to develop a reliable system il est indispensable de mettre au point un système fiableb. ( = dynamic) [person, institution] énergiquec. [organ, force, functions] vital2. compounds* * *['vaɪtl]1) ( essential) [asset, document, information, research, supplies, interest] primordial; [match, support, factor] décisif/-ive; [service, help] indispensable; [treatment, organ] vital2) ( lively) [person] plein de vie or de vitalité; [culture, music] vivant -
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vital ['vaɪtəl](a) (essential → information, services, supplies) vital, essentiel, indispensable;∎ of vital importance d'une importance capitale;∎ this drug is vital to the success of the operation ce médicament est indispensable au succès de l'opération;∎ it's vital that I know the truth il est indispensable que je sache la vérité;∎ to play a vital role jouer un rôle capital ou primordial(b) (very important → decision, matter) vital, fondamental;∎ tonight's match is vital le match de ce soir est décisif(d) (energetic) plein d'entrain, dynamique(b) (essential elements) parties fpl essentielles►► Medicine vital capacity capacité f thoracique;vital force force f vitale;Medicine vital signs = température, rythme cardiaque et respiration;vital statistics (demographic) statistiques fpl démographiques; familiar (of woman) mensurations fpl
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