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    Consul (en. Consul)

    /kɔ̃.syl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Representative of a government in a foreign city.
    The consul signed bilateral agreements with the local government.
    Le consul a signé des accords bilatéraux avec le gouvernement local.
    Officer who protects the interests of a country abroad.
    The consul assisted nationals in distress.
    Le consul a aidé les ressortissants en difficulté.
    Official responsible for certain public affairs abroad.
    The consul organized a meeting to discuss citizens' concerns.
    Le consul a organisé une réunion pour discuter des préoccupations des citoyens.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'consul', which designates a Roman magistrate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    honorary consul
    A citizen who performs consular functions for a country without being a career official.
    consul honoraire
    general consulate
    An upper-ranking consular office, usually in a large city.
    consulat général
    consular protection
    Services provided by the consulate to protect the nationals of a state abroad.
    protection consulaire

    Related Words

    embassy
    Diplomatic representation of a country in another, usually of higher rank than the consulate.
    ambassade
    diplomat
    Person responsible for representing their country to another.
    diplomate
    to aim
    Action of obtaining a visa through a consulate.
    viser

    Slang Meanings

    Terms used to designate a consul in everyday language.
    They are sometimes referred to as 'emissaries' in informal contexts.
    On les appelle parfois des 'émissaires' dans les contextes informels.