Consentait (en. Consented)

/kɔ̃.sɑ̃.tɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To give one's agreement to a proposal or request.
He consented to all the terms of the contract.
Il consentait à toutes les conditions du contrat.
To accept someone else's point of view or wish.
She consented to the idea of a trip together.
Elle consentait à l'idée d'un voyage ensemble.
To agree on a decision or a common action.
They consented to share the responsibilities.
Ils consentait à partager les responsabilités.

Etymology

From Latin 'consentire', which means 'to agree'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

give one's consent
Officially accepting a proposal.
donner son consentement
mutual consent
Agreement between two parties on a subject.
consentement mutuel

Related Words

consent
The act of consenting, agreement given.
consentement
to consent
To accept something, to give one's agreement.
consentir

Slang Meanings

To be okay with something.
I consented to go to the party.
Je consentais à aller à la fête.
To say yes enthusiastically.
He consented like never before, he was super happy.
Il a consenti comme jamais, il était super content.