What does nécessaire in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word nécessaire in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use nécessaire in French.

The word nécessaire in French means necessary, vital, necessary, required, needed, necessary, essentials, necessary things, necessities, sewing kit, necessary condition, do what is necessary, do whatever is necessary, do what is needed, do whatever is needed, it is necessary to + [infinitive], it is necessary that + [indicative], consider necessary, deem necessary, necessary evil, sewing kit, manicure kit, toiletries, travel essentials. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word nécessaire

necessary, vital

adjectif (indispensable)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La nourriture est nécessaire pour vivre.
Food is necessary for life.

necessary, required

adjectif (indispensable)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Son médicament pour le cœur lui est nécessaire.
His heart medication is necessary for him.

needed, necessary

adjectif (qui s'impose)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Je viendrai t'aider, c'est nécessaire.
I will come help you; it's needed.

essentials, necessary things, necessities

nom masculin (ce qui est indispensable)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Il manque de tout, même du nécessaire.
He lacks everything, even the necessities.

sewing kit

nom masculin (sac, boîte) (sewing)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Elle range ses affaires de toilette dans son nécessaire.
She puts her toiletries in her toiletry bag.

necessary condition

nom féminin (math : pré-requis indispensable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

do what is necessary, do whatever is necessary, do what is needed, do whatever is needed

locution verbale (faire ce qu'il faut)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Je ferai le nécessaire pour te chercher à la gare.
I will do whatever it takes to come and meet you at the station.

it is necessary to + [infinitive]

(utilité de faire qqch) (formal)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

it is necessary that + [indicative]

locution conjonction (utilité de faire [qch])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

consider necessary, deem necessary

locution verbale (estimer indispensable)

necessary evil

nom masculin (chose désagréable qu'il faut accepter)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

sewing kit

nom masculin (matériel de couture)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

manicure kit

nom masculin (matériel de manucure)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

toiletries

nom masculin (matériel pour se laver)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

travel essentials

nom masculin (choses utiles aux voyages)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

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