importance

Is importance masculine or feminine?

l'importance
/lɛ̃pɔʁtɑ̃s/feminineimportance

The rule behind it

Nouns ending in -ance are feminine.
The suffix forms abstract nouns, often from verbs.
100% of -ance nouns are feminine

In context

  • Il accorda une grande importance à cet événement.

    He attached great importance to the event.

  • Il insista sur l'importance de la paix.

    He emphasized the importance of peace.

  • Ils semblaient discuter une affaire de grande importance.

    They seemed to be discussing a matter of great importance.

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