French Conversation · Level 111
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French word
consistant
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃sistɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectiverich
Example
La sauce est consistante.
The sauce is rich.
More examples
Le plat était consistant et réconfortant.
The dish was substantial and comforting.
Core concept
A sauce or idea packed with substantial content rather than light or flimsy content.
Common phrases
un repas consistant
a substantial meal
une sauce consistante
a thick sauce
Similar words
épais: Thick and slow to flow, retaining its form when cut or spread.
riche: Made rich by abundant fat or sugar, with a pronounced heavy taste.
dense: Densely packed, with little air and a noticeably weighty texture.
copieux: A plentiful serving that is filling and substantial.
Definition in French
Qui comporte une matière ou un contenu important et compact, employé au sens concret (aliment) et au sens figuré (idée).
Word origin
French consistant comes from Latin consistens, the present participle of consistere, and entered French through Old French.
Usage tips
- French consistant usually means substantial or rich, not English consistent, which normally translates as cohérent or régulier.
Other meanings
- thickadjective
- substantialadjective
Opposites
- fluidefluidadjective
Related words
- consistancedensitynoun