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    Conseillait (en. Advised)

    [kɔ̃sɛjɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To give an opinion or suggestion to someone.
    He often advised his friends on their career choices.
    Il conseillait souvent ses amis sur leurs choix professionnels.
    To recommend an action to someone.
    She advised against taking unnecessary risks.
    Elle conseillait de ne pas prendre de risques inutiles.
    To help someone make a decision.
    The professor advised his students on their research projects.
    Le professeur conseillait ses étudiants sur leurs projets de recherche.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to advise', derived from the Latin 'concilium', meaning 'assembly, council'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give advice
    To offer a recommendation that can help someone.
    donner un conseil
    to follow advice
    To act according to a received recommendation.
    suivre un conseil
    to seek advice
    To seek the opinion or assistance of an experienced person.
    demander conseil

    Related Words

    advice
    Recommendation or opinion given to someone.
    conseil
    adviser
    Person who gives advice.
    conseiller
    recommendation
    Action of recommending something.
    préconisation

    Slang Meanings

    To give good advice.
    He advised me not to go, and I trusted him.
    Il m'a conseillé de ne pas y aller, et je lui ai fait confiance.
    To be wise or insightful in one's suggestions.
    She is always full of ideas; she advises like a pro.
    Elle est toujours pleine d'idées, elle conseille comme un pro.