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    Consoles (en. Consoles)

    /kɔ̃.sɔl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Electronic device used for entertainment, particularly in video games.
    He bought the latest game console for Christmas.
    Il a acheté la dernière console de jeux pour Noël.
    Control and display system for information, often used in computing.
    The technician repaired the signaling consoles.
    Le technicien a réparé les consoles de signalisation.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    game console
    A device for playing video games.
    console de jeu
    central console
    A control panel in a vehicle or machine.
    console centrale
    mixing console
    Sound device used to control audio.
    console de mixage

    Related Words

    video games
    Recreational activities on consoles or computers.
    jeux vidéo
    controller
    Controller used for playing on a console.
    manette
    multiplayer
    Game involving multiple players, often on a console.
    multijoueur

    Slang Meanings

    gamer console
    He is a true gamer console, he plays every day.
    Il est un vrai console gamer, il joue tous les jours.
    console war
    Discussions about the console war are often lively.
    Les discussions sur la console war sont souvent animées.