Consolait (en. Comforted)
/kɔ̃.sɔ.le/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To provide comfort to someone or something.
She consoled his heart after a long day.
Elle lui consolait le cœur après une longue journée.
To relieve pain or sorrow.
He gently consoled his grieving friend.
Il consolait son ami endeuillé avec douceur.
To help someone regain hope.
The words of support he gave her comforted her a little.
Les mots de soutien qu'il lui a donnés la consolaient un peu.
Etymology
From the Latin 'consolari', meaning 'to comfort'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to console someone
Providing support or comfort to someone.
consoler quelqu'un
to comfort oneself
Finding comfort for oneself.
se consoler
moral support
Emotional or psychological comfort.
consolation morale
Related Words
comfort
State of easing pain or sorrow.
consolation
comforter
A person who brings comfort.
consolateur
consoleable
Capable of being consoled.
consolable
Slang Meanings
Comforting with humor.
He comforted me with a joke.
Il m'a consolé avec une blague.
Being silly to lift spirits.
She started to console her sorrow by dancing.
Elle a commencé à consolaient sa peine en dansant.