This is the 6217th most frequent French word.
focal
Central; relating to a focus.
Referring to the lens or a specific point of focus in a technical sense.
L'objectif focal de l'appareil produit des images nettes.
The focal lens of the device produces sharp images.
Referring to the central or defining aspect of a topic or discussion.
Le thème focal du discours était l'éducation.
The focal theme of the speech was education.
Describing activities centered around specific attributes or objectives.