French word

concertation

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃sɛʁtasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounconsultation

Example

Il faut une concertation entre les équipes.

Consultation between the teams is necessary.

Illustration for concertation (consultation)

More examples

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

They held a brief consultation before sending the report.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • prise de décision en concertation

    decision-making through consultation

  • courte concertation

    brief consultation

Similar words

discussion: Spoken communication in which people openly exchange ideas and information.
réunion: A meeting held to share information or reach decisions.
consultation: Seeking opinions or advice from experts or other relevant parties.
négociation: Talks to settle terms, interests, or the content of an agreement.

Definition in French

Action de discuter et d'accorder des points de vue entre personnes ou groupes en vue d'une décision.

Word origin

Concertation derives from French concerter plus -ation, while concerter comes from Latin concertare, formed from com- meaning 'together' and certare meaning 'strive'.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • collaborationnoun
  • coordinationnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • concerterconsultverb
  • concertéagreedadjective

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