What does importer in French mean?

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

The word importer in French means import, import, be important to, be important to do, import data, not matter to , not make much difference to. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word importer

import

verbe transitif (faire venir de l'étranger)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Actuellement, on importe beaucoup de Chine.
We are currently importing a lot from China.

import

verbe transitif (Informatique : convertir le format de données) (computing)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il est souvent possible d'importer des données d'un autre logiciel.
It is often possible to import data from another program.

be important to

verbe transitif indirect (être important)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Ton opinion m'importe alors dis-moi ce que tu en penses.
Your opinion matters to me, so tell me what you think.

be important to do

(être important)

Il importe de faire attention à son apparence.
Looking after your looks matters.

import data

locution verbale (faire entrere des informations)

not matter to , not make much difference to

locution verbale (être indifférent)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Tu peux choisir n'importe quelle date pour la réunion, le directeur m'a dit que peu lui importait, il se rendrait disponible.
You can choose any date for the meeting; the manager told me he doesn't mind, and he'll make sure he's free.

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