French word

concordant

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃kɔʁdɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiveconsistent

Example

Ses paroles sont concordantes avec ses actes.

Her words are consistent with her actions.

Illustration for concordant (consistent)

More examples

Nos avis sont concordants sur ce sujet.

Our opinions are consistent on this subject.

Core concept

Separate elements pointing in the same direction and fitting together without a clash.

Common phrases

  • avis concordants

    consistent opinions

  • témoignages concordants

    consistent testimonies

Similar words

cohérent: Well-structured and logically consistent, with no contradictions.
compatible: Harmonious when combined or used together, without causing problems.

Definition in French

Qui exprime l'accord ou la conformité entre des éléments, sans contradiction.

Word origin

French concordant comes from Latin concordans, the present participle of concordare, formed from con- 'together' and cor, cordis 'heart'.

Usage tips

  • Concordant is relatively formal and is especially common in written or analytical French.

Other meanings

  • harmoniousadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • concordanceagreementnoun

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