French Conversation · Level 77
60 words
French word
unanimité
Pronunciation
IPA/ynanimite/
Meaning
- feminine noununanimity
Example
La décision a été prise à l'unanimité.
The decision was made unanimously.
More examples
Le comité a voté à l'unanimité sur la proposition.
The committee voted unanimously on the proposal.
Core concept
Every member points to the same choice in a vote, leaving no opposing voice.
Common phrases
à l'unanimité
unanimously
obtenu à l'unanimité
obtained by unanimous vote
Similar words
accord: Agreement on an opinion, condition, or set of terms.
consensus: A shared position reached through broad agreement.
majorité: Support from more than half of the total group or votes.
Definition in French
Adhésion complète de toutes les personnes concernées à une décision ou une opinion, sans aucune opposition.
Word origin
The French noun unanimité comes from Latin unanimitas, whose parts unus, 'one', and animus, 'mind', express agreement of minds.
Usage tips
- À l'unanimité is common in reports and formal speech, while everyday conversation often uses tout le monde est d'accord.