French Conversation · Level 34
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French word
conséquence
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃sekɑ̃s/
Meaning
- feminine nounconsequence
Example
Tu dois assumer les conséquences de tes choix.
You must face the consequences of your choices.
More examples
Si tu ignores les conseils, tu en subiras les conséquences.
If you ignore the advice, you will suffer the consequences.
Core concept
A result that follows an action or event and may produce further effects.
Common phrases
subir les conséquences
suffer the consequences
en tirer les conséquences
draw the consequences
Similar words
résultat: The immediate outcome or accomplishment of an action or process.
effet: The change or influence brought about by a cause.
répercussion: An indirect effect that extends outward from an event.
suite: The ensuing state or course of events after something happens.
Definition in French
Effet ou résultat engendré par une action, un événement ou une décision.
Word origin
French conséquence comes from Latin consequentia, from consequi, 'to follow together', and denotes what follows from an action or event.
Usage tips
- Conséquence is feminine, so standard forms include une conséquence, cette conséquence, and les conséquences.