French Conversation · Level 131
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French word
consultation
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃syltasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounappointment
Example
J'ai une consultation chez le médecin demain.
I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow.
More examples
En cas d'accident, il faut se rendre à une consultation d'urgence.
In the event of an accident, you must go to an emergency consultation.
Core concept
A scheduled professional session centered on asking an expert for an opinion or recommendation.
Common phrases
consultation d'urgence
emergency consultation
consultation à domicile
home visit
consultation en personne
in-person consultation
Similar words
rendez-vous: An arranged time to meet someone.
visite: A visit to someone for a meeting or medical care.
examen: A detailed examination to assess a person's condition or symptoms.
contrôle: A brief examination or test to monitor a condition regularly.
Definition in French
Entretien formel visant à demander un avis ou un conseil à un spécialiste ou à un professionnel.
Word origin
The noun consultation was formed from French consulter with -ation, continuing the Latin verb consulere meaning to deliberate or take counsel.
Usage tips
- In medical contexts, une consultation often means a doctor's appointment or examination, while conseil emphasizes the advice itself.
Other meanings
- consultationnoun
Related words
- téléconsultationteleconsultationnoun
- consultantconsultantnoun