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    Consent (en. Consent)

    /kɔ̃sɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Acceptance or approval of a proposal or project.
    Parental consent is required for this trip.
    Le consentement des parents est nécessaire pour ce voyage.
    To have the right to act following an authorization.
    He gave his consent for the publication of his book.
    Il a donné son consentement pour la publication de son livre.
    verb
    To express a form of verbal or non-verbal agreement.
    Both parties consent to the sale.
    Les deux parties consentent à la vente.
    To grant one's approval to something.
    She consents to participate in the project.
    Elle consent à participer au projet.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'consensu', which means 'to agree together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    informed consent
    Agreement given after receiving all necessary information.
    consent éclairé
    give one's consent
    To accept or approve an idea or action.
    donner son consentement
    mutual consent
    Agreement given by two parties reciprocally.
    consentement mutuel

    Related Words

    elaboration
    Process of discussion and creation of an agreement.
    élaboration
    authorization
    Formal permission granted to someone.
    autorisation
    acceptance
    Action of welcoming something as true or valid.
    acceptation

    Slang Meanings

    OK
    He said 'OK' so it's as if he consented.
    Il a dit 'OK' donc c'est comme s'il avait consenti.
    green light
    Once she said 'yes', it was the green light to start.
    Une fois qu'elle a dit 'oui', c'était la green light pour commencer.