French Conversation · Level 27
90 words
French word
consultatif
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃syltatif/
Meaning
- adjectiveadvisory
Example
La commission consultative publie un rapport.
The advisory commission publishes a report.
More examples
Son avis consultatif n'est pas contraignant.
His advisory opinion is not binding.
Core concept
An advisory role provides recommendations that inform a decision without controlling the final choice.
Similar words
délibératif: Empowered to make a final decision after deliberation.
obligatoire: Compulsory and binding on those concerned.
officiel: Formally approved or recognized by a public authority.
recommandé: Advised as a desirable or suitable choice.
Definition in French
Se dit d'une instance, d'un avis ou d'une fonction qui propose des recommandations sans pouvoir de décision.
Word origin
The adjective consultatif comes from consulter, itself related to Latin consulere, 'to consult', with the suffix -atif forming an adjective.
Usage tips
- Consultatif is formal and common in administrative contexts, while everyday speech often uses donner un conseil or une recommandation.
Other meanings
- consultativeadjective
Opposites
- obligatoiremandatoryadjective
Related words
- consulterconsultverb
- consultationconsultationnoun