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paramount

/ˈpær.ə.maʊnt/

/ˈpɛr.ə.maʊnt/

paramountnoun

paramounts

/ˈpærəmaʊnt/

/ˈpærəˌmaʊnt/

Translations

souverainSens historique ou anthropologique : chef suprême, autorité la plus élevée.

The paramount of the tribe made the final decision on the matter.

Le souverain de la tribu a pris la décision finale sur cette affaire.

Definitions

A supreme ruler or authority.

The paramount of the tribe made the final decision on the matter.

Synonyms

paramountadjective

/ˈpær.ə.maʊnt/

/ˈpɛr.ə.maʊnt/

Translations

suprêmeSens soutenu : qui occupe le rang le plus élevé ou a l'autorité la plus haute.

The paramount authority in the colony was vested in the governor-general.

L'autorité suprême dans la colonie était confiée au gouverneur général.

primordialSens courant : plus important que tout le reste.

Ensuring the safety of the passengers is of paramount importance to the airline.

Garantir la sécurité des passagers est d'une importance primordiale pour la compagnie aérienne.

Definitions

More important than anything else; supreme.

Ensuring the safety of the passengers is of paramount importance to the airline.

Having superior power, jurisdiction, or rank; highest in authority.

The paramount authority in the colony was vested in the governor-general.

Synonyms

paramountproper noun

Definitions

An American film and television production and distribution company, officially called Paramount Pictures.

Paramount released the blockbuster in cinemas worldwide.