Consulté (en. Consulted)

/kɔ̃.syl.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Individual or entity that has been asked for an opinion or expertise.
The consultant was consulted for his expertise in the field.
Le consultant a été consulté pour son expertise dans le domaine.
Person who has received advice or recommendations.
The consulted clients appreciated the agency's service.
Les clients consultés ont apprécié le service de l'agence.
verb
To make someone consulted through a conversation or survey.
We consulted several experts before making a decision.
Nous avons consulté plusieurs experts avant de prendre une décision.
To ask someone's opinion on a particular subject.
She consulted her doctor before embarking on this new activity.
Elle a consulté son médecin avant de se lancer dans cette nouvelle activité.

Etymology

From the verb 'to consult', originating from the Latin 'consultare', which means to deliberate, to ask a question.

Common Phrases and Expressions

consult an expert
To seek the opinion or advice of a specialist.
consulter un expert
to be consulted
To be solicited to give an opinion or advice.
être consulté

Related Words

to consult
Action of seeking advice or information.
consulter
consultation
The act of asking for someone's opinion or knowledge.
consultation
advice
A recommendation made to someone.
conseil

Slang Meanings

To refer to a general or popular opinion.
Everyone consulted the web to see what it thought.
Tout le monde a consulté le web pour savoir ce qu'il en pensait.
To evoke a source of information without a genuine consultation.
He just pretended to have consulted before making his decision.
Il a juste fait semblant d'avoir consulté avant de prendre sa décision.