"The key to XYZ" en français
Is this kind of structure used in French? For example, "the key to speeding up language learning is to find a method you enjoy and do it consistently" Merci!

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Yes, "la clé / clef" is used metaphorically in French similarly to how it is used in English: something essential to finding a solution or making progress.

* D’Artagnan est la clé de l’affaire des ferrets de la Reine.
* L’informatique est la clé des industries de haute technologie.
* Cette formation sera la clé de votre succès.

See definition number 3 here: https://fr.wiktionary.org/wiki/cl%C3%A9

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