English–French

“consultation” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃sɛʁtasjɔ̃/

Example

Il faut une concertation entre les équipes.

Consultation between the teams is necessary.

Illustration for concertation (consultation)

How to say “consultation” in French

“Consultation” in French is concertation.

People with different positions work around one table to align their views before a decision.

Full entry for concertation: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with concertation

Ils ont tenu une courte concertation avant d'envoyer le rapport.

They held a brief consultation before sending the report.

Tips for using concertation

  • Concertation is feminine, so it takes la; its formal register often suits organized consultation rather than a brief casual discussion.

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