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    Conséquent (en. Consequent)

    /kɔ̃.se.kɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is logically related to something.
    The results of the experiment were consistent with our hypotheses.
    Les résultats de l'expérience étaient conséquents avec nos hypothèses.
    Which has important consequences.
    He made a significant decision for the future of the company.
    Il a pris une décision conséquente pour l'avenir de l'entreprise.
    Referring to a behavior that is coherent and reasonable.
    His attitude is always consistent with his values.
    Son attitude est toujours conséquente avec ses valeurs.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'consequentem', present participle of 'consequi', meaning 'to follow' or 'to result'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a significant choice
    a decision with major repercussions
    un choix conséquent
    act consistently
    to act in accordance with one's principles
    agir de manière conséquente
    significant measures
    actions taken that yield significant results
    mesures conséquentes

    Related Words

    consequence
    effect or result of an action or decision
    conséquence
    consequential
    related to consequences
    conséquentiel
    inconsequent
    lacking logic or consequence
    inconséquent

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person with measured and thoughtful reactions.
    He is always very consistent in his life choices.
    Il est toujours très conséquent dans ses choix de vie.
    Used to refer to a serious or significant situation.
    This issue is significant, we need to pay attention to it.
    Cette affaire est conséquente, il faut s'en préoccuper.