Consulte (en. Consult)

/kɔ̃.sylt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Seeking advice or information from someone.

He consults a doctor for his headache.

Il consulte un médecin pour son mal de tête.

Studying documents or sources of information.

She consults the archives for her research.

Elle consulte les archives pour sa recherche.

Participating in a discussion to obtain opinions.

They consult their colleagues before making a decision.

Ils consultent leurs collaborateurs avant de prendre une décision.

From the Latin verb 'consultare', meaning 'to deliberate, to seek advice'.

consult an expert

seeking the opinion of a specialist.

consulte un expert

consult a dictionary

checking the definition of a word.

consulte un dictionnaire

in consultation

in the process of discussing or evaluating a situation.

en consultation

consultation

Act of seeking an opinion or advice.

consultation

consultative

Intended to provide advice or opinions.

consultatif

To quickly ask for an opinion.

Before launching the project, do a quick consult.

Avant de lancer le projet, fais un petit consult'.

To consult without really wanting assistance.

He just did a consult to feel better.

Il a juste fait un consult' pour se sentir mieux.