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    Console (en. Console)

    /kɔ̃.sɔl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Electronic device used for playing video games.
    The latest game console is equipped with incredible graphics.
    La dernière console de jeux est équipée de graphismes incroyables.
    Control panel of a device or system.
    The engineer checked the control console before starting the experiment.
    L'ingénieur a vérifié la console de commande avant de démarrer l'expérience.
    verb
    To bring comfort to someone.
    She tried to comfort her friend after his loss.
    Elle a essayé de consoler son ami après sa perte.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'consolare' which means 'to comfort'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    game console
    Electronic device for playing video games.
    console de jeux
    control console
    Control panel of a technical system.
    console de commande
    administration console
    Interface for managing a system or IT service.
    console d'administration

    Related Words

    consolation
    Act of bringing comfort.
    consolation
    comforter
    Person who consoles.
    consoleur
    virtual console
    Graphical interface for interacting with a computer.
    console virtuelle

    Slang Meanings

    Video game console.
    I spent all night on my console.
    J'ai passé toute la nuit sur ma console.
    To play on a console.
    We're going to play a game on the console tonight.
    On va se faire une partie sur la console ce soir.