Consulter (en. To consult)

/kɔ̃.syl.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Ask someone's opinion on a subject.

She decided to consult an expert before making her decision.

Elle a décidé de consulter un expert avant de prendre sa décision.

Examine a document or a source of information.

It is important to consult the rules before starting the project.

Il est important de consulter les règles avant de commencer le projet.

Make an appointment with a health professional or an advisor.

I need to consult my doctor about my headache.

Je dois consulter mon médecin pour mon mal de tête.

From Latin 'consultare', which means 'to inquire' or 'to deliberate'.

consult a doctor

Make an appointment or seek advice from a doctor.

consulter un médecin

consult documents

Look at or study files or archives.

consulter des documents

consult the opinion of an expert

Ask for the opinion or judgment of a qualified person.

consulter l'avis d'un expert

consultation

Action of consulting; meeting to discuss issues.

consultation

consultant

Person who offers professional advice.

consultant

consultative

One whose role is to give advice.

consultatif

To discreetly ask for advice.

I consulted my buddy before talking to him.

J'ai consulté mon pote avant de lui parler.

To look for information online.

I need to consult Google for that.

J'ai besoin de consulter Google pour ça.