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consolation

UK
/ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/

Translations

consolationnoun
consolations
pl
UK
/ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
prix de consolationDans les concours et les compétitions.
She received a consolation prize for finishing in fourth place in the competition.
Elle a reçu un prix de consolation pour avoir terminé quatrième de la compétition.
After the loss of her pet, she found consolation in the support of her friends.
Après la perte de son animal, elle a trouvé du réconfort dans le soutien de ses amis.
but de consolationDans le sport.
His late strike was only a consolation, as the team had already conceded three goals.
Son but tardif n’était qu’un but de consolation, car l’équipe avait déjà encaissé trois buts.
Additional translations
consolationSoutenu ou littéraire.
point de consolationSelon le contexte sportif.
Synonyms
relief
support
solace
comfort
encouragement
reassurance
succor
consolationadjective
UK
/ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively in phrases such as "consolation prize" or "consolation goal".
de consolationS’emploie surtout dans les contextes de récompense ou de sport.
They scored a consolation goal in the final minute.
Ils ont marqué un but de consolation à la dernière minute.

Definitions

consolationnoun
The comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment.
After the loss of her pet, she found consolation in the support of her friends.
A person or thing providing comfort to someone who has suffered.
His old guitar was a great consolation to him during difficult times.
A prize given to a competitor who does not win, to acknowledge their participation.
She received a consolation prize for finishing in fourth place in the competition.
An instance of limited success, such as a goal or point, that does not alter the final outcome but provides some comfort after an overall loss.
His late strike was only a consolation, as the team had already conceded three goals.
consolationadjective
Given, awarded, or achieved as a comfort or soothing substitute rather than as the primary reward or result.
They scored a consolation goal in the final minute.
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