French Conversation · Level 51
75 words
French word
consentement
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃sɑ̃təmɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounconsent
Example
J'ai besoin de ton consentement pour signer le document.
I need your consent to sign the document.
More examples
Il a donné son consentement pour participer à l'enquête.
He gave his consent to participate in the survey.
Core concept
A person freely signals that something may go ahead.
Common phrases
donner son consentement
give one's consent
obtenir le consentement
obtain consent
consentement parental
parental consent
Similar words
accord: Agreement reached among the people involved.
consensus: Broad agreement on an issue among all those involved.
approbation: Support or approval expressed for an action or proposal.
permission: Authorization to carry out an action.
Definition in French
Action d'accepter ou d'approuver quelque chose, donnée volontairement par une personne.
Word origin
Consentement comes from French consentir, from Latin consentire, formed from con- meaning "together" and sentire meaning "feel" or "think".
Usage tips
- Consentement is more formal than everyday d'accord or ok and is common in legal, administrative, and medical contexts.