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    Consolations (en. Consolations)

    /kɔ̃.sɔ.la.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Comfort or relief provided to someone in distress.
    The words of comfort he offered me were true consolations.
    Les mots de réconfort qu'il m'a offerts étaient de vraies consolations.
    Things that bring comfort or sweetness in difficult times.
    The happy memories were her only comforts in times of sorrow.
    Les souvenirs heureux étaient ses seules consolations à l'heure du chagrin.
    The act of comforting someone.
    The consolations she received helped her get through this ordeal.
    Les consolations qu'elle a reçues l'ont aidée à traverser cette épreuve.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'consolatio', which means comfort.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    find comfort
    To seek elements of solace in a difficult situation.
    trouver des consolations
    offer comfort
    To provide emotional support to someone who is suffering.
    donner des consolations
    receive comfort
    To receive comfort from others.
    recevoir des consolations

    Related Words

    comforter
    A person who comforts.
    consolateur
    to comfort
    To bring comfort to someone.
    consoler
    consolation
    The act of comforting, the state of being comforted.
    consolation

    Slang Meanings

    A little happiness in difficult times.
    After the breakup, her music was her only consolation.
    Après la rupture, sa musique est sa seule consolation.
    An untimely comfort.
    It was a consolation that could not erase the pain.
    C'était une consolation qui ne pouvait pas effacer la douleur.