French word

consensus

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃sɛ̃sys/

Meaning

  • masculine nounconsensus

Example

On a trouvé un consensus rapidement.

A consensus was reached quickly.

Illustration for consensus (consensus)

More examples

Après la discussion, on est enfin arrivé à un consensus.

After the discussion, we finally reached a consensus.

Core concept

Different viewpoints meeting at a single center.

Common phrases

  • arriver à un consensus

    reach a consensus

  • par consensus

    by consensus

Similar words

accord: A settled agreement or arrangement resulting from talks or negotiation.
compromis: A compromise agreement created through concessions by both sides.
entente: An informal agreement based on mutual understanding or cooperation.

Definition in French

Opinion ou décision partagée par un groupe, souvent née d'une discussion ou d'un compromis.

Word origin

French took consensus from Latin consensus, whose underlying verb consentire combines the idea of agreeing with that of sharing a feeling or judgment.

Usage tips

  • Consensus belongs mainly to formal, institutional, and journalistic French, while accord is often more natural in casual speech.

Other meanings

  • agreementnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • consensuelconsensualadjective
  • consensuellementconsensuallyadverb

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