Consultation (en. Consultation)

[kɔ̃.syl.ta.sjɔ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Session during which a professional listens to and advises an individual.

I made an appointment for a consultation with the doctor.

J'ai pris un rendez-vous pour une consultation chez le médecin.

Discussion to make a decision after seeking opinions.

The prior consultation gathered all the opinions.

La consultation préalable a permis de recueillir toutes les opinions.

Meeting to examine a subject and propose solutions.

This consultation brought together experts in the field.

Cette consultation a réuni des experts du domaine.

Derived from the Latin 'consultatio', which means 'the action of consulting'.

medical consultation

Appointment with a doctor for medical advice.

consultation médicale

legal consultation

Session to obtain advice from a lawyer.

consultation juridique

public consultation

Meeting open to the public to gather opinions.

consultation publique

consultant

Person who consults or gives advice.

consulteur

consultative

Pertaining to consultation, allowing for the provision of advice.

consultif

Appointment

I have an appointment at the café, it’s my informal consultation.

J'ai un rendez-vous au café, c'est ma consultation informelle.

Chill with a pro

We're just going to chill with a pro for the consultation.

On va juste chill avec un pro pour la consultation.