French Conversation · Level 155
30 words
French word
consigne
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃siɲ/
Meaning
- feminine nouninstruction
Example
On m'a donné une consigne précise pour le travail.
I was given precise instructions for the work.
More examples
Il est important de suivre la consigne pour éviter les erreurs.
It is important to follow the instruction to avoid mistakes.
Core concept
A compact instruction that directs a task or tells people how to follow a rule.
Common phrases
donner une consigne
give an instruction
suivre une consigne
follow an instruction
consigne de sécurité
safety instruction
Similar words
instruction: Specific directions explaining how to perform a task and in what order.
ordre: A command that requires obedience.
règlement: An official rule that must be followed in a place or organization.
Definition in French
Directives brèves et claires qui indiquent comment accomplir une action ou respecter une règle.
Word origin
The noun consigne comes from consigner and ultimately from Latin consignare, whose senses included marking with a seal and entrusting something.
Usage tips
- Besides an instruction, consigne can mean a baggage check or a deposit, so context determines the intended sense.
Other meanings
- left-luggage officenoun
- depositnoun
- ordernoun
Opposites
- suggestionsuggestionnoun
Related words
- consignerrecordverb
- consignationrecordingnoun
- consignérecordedadjective