This is the 2466th most frequent French word.
urgent
Needing immediate attention or action.
In this sentence, 'urgent' describes the level of importance and immediacy of the work or task that needs to be completed.
J'ai un travail urgent à terminer avant ce soir.
I have an urgent task to finish before tonight.
In this context, 'urgent' is used to question the actual immediacy or necessity of the matter being discussed.
Est-ce vraiment aussi urgent que vous le dites ?
Is it really as urgent as you say?
Here, 'urgent' pertains to the critical and pressing nature of the situation, requiring immediate attention.