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    Consolé (en. Console)

    /kɔ̃sɔ.le/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To provide comfort to someone.
    When she lost her job, her friends consoled her.
    Lorsqu'elle a perdu son emploi, ses amis l'ont consolé.
    To make someone feel better after a disappointment.
    He tried to console his brother after his breakup.
    Il a essayé de consolé son frère après sa rupture.
    To empathize and provide emotional support.
    She consoled him by sharing her own experiences.
    Elle lui a consolé en lui parlant de ses propres expériences.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'consolari', meaning 'to reassure, to comfort'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be consoled
    Receiving comfort.
    se faire consolé
    consoled by his friends
    Reassured by the presence of his friends.
    consolé par ses amis
    consoled after a failure
    Finding comfort after a failure.
    consolé après un échec

    Related Words

    comfort
    Action of providing emotional relief.
    réconfort
    soothing
    State of calmness and tranquility.
    apaisement
    support
    Moral or emotional assistance given to someone.
    soutien

    Slang Meanings

    Helping someone feel better in an informal context.
    He spent the evening consoling his buddies after a bad day.
    Il a passé la soirée à consolé ses potes après une mauvaise journée.
    Reassuring someone with humor.
    She made a joke to console her friend who was sad.
    Elle a dit une blague pour consolé sa copine qui était triste.