French Expression · Advanced
La pertinence
Relevance / Pertinence
Pronunciation: la per-ti-NA(N)S
Meaning
The quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.
Example
La pertinence de son argument est indéniable.
The relevance of his argument is undeniable.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice La pertinence out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level French expression.