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    Consigne (en. Order)

    /kɔ̃.siɲ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A message given to someone to guide an action.
    The teacher gave an instruction to her students.
    Le professeur a donné une consigne à ses élèves.
    Instruction to keep something, like luggage.
    He left his suitcase at the station's luggage office.
    Il a laissé sa valise à la consigne de la gare.
    A container where something is deposited for safekeeping.
    The deposit for bottles is refunded at the register.
    La consigne des bouteilles est remboursée à la caisse.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'consigna', meaning 'to mark' or 'to fix'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give an instruction
    To provide instructions or guidelines to follow.
    donner une consigne
    to be under instruction
    To be obliged to follow instructions or a rule.
    être sous consigne
    safety instruction
    Guidelines to follow to ensure safety.
    consigne de sécurité

    Related Words

    instruction
    Explanation given to accomplish a task.
    instruction
    directive
    Rule or instruction issued to guide an action.
    directive
    order
    Formal instruction or command.
    ordonnance

    Slang Meanings

    To go down to the storage area
    I need to go down to the storage area before going to the café.
    Je dois descendre en consigne avant d’aller au café.
    To have an instruction to follow
    He has an instruction to follow regarding work hours.
    Il a une consigne à respecter sur le temps de travail.