English-French translations for quintessence

quintessenceTelle est la quintessence du marché commun et du marché unique européen. This is the quintessence of the common market and of the single European market. par écrit. - (PL) Monsieur le Président, le Fonds de solidarité est la quintessence du principe de solidarité, qui est une des pierres angulaires de la Communauté européenne. in writing. - (PL) Mr President, the Solidarity Fund is the quintessence of the principle of solidarity, which is one of the cornerstones of the European Community.

A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype
A pure substance
The essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form
The fifth alchemical element, or essence, after earth, air, fire, and water
To reduce to its purest and most concentrated essence

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