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consult

UK
/kənˈsʌlt/
US
/kənˈsʌlt/

Translations

consultnoun
consults
pl
UK
/kənˈsʌlt/
US
/kənˈsʌlt/
She scheduled a consult with the doctor to discuss her symptoms.
Elle a pris une consultation avec le médecin pour discuter de ses symptômes.
consultverb
consulted
Past Simple
consulted
Past Participle
consulting
Gerund
UK
/kənˈsʌlt/
US
/kənˈsʌlt/
I need to consult a lawyer about my legal rights.
Je dois consulter un avocat au sujet de mes droits juridiques.
Additional translations
demander conseil àTour fréquent quand l’idée principale est de solliciter l’avis d’un spécialiste.
faire du conseilSens professionnel, emploi moins courant en français que « consulter ».
se concerterS’emploie surtout avec un complément introduit par « avec » ou au sens de discussion préalable.
Synonyms
discuss
confer
negotiate
seek advice
refer to
take counsel
Antonyms
ignore
disregard

Definitions

consultnoun
A meeting or session for discussion or advice, typically with an expert or professional.
She scheduled a consult with the doctor to discuss her symptoms.
consultverb
To seek advice or information from someone.
I need to consult a lawyer about my legal rights.
To refer to a source of information.
She consulted the manual to fix the issue with her computer.
To have a discussion or exchange of views before making a decision.
The committee will consult with the stakeholders before finalizing the plan.
To work in a professional advisory capacity, typically on a temporary basis.
She consults for several tech startups on marketing strategy.
To consider or take into account for guidance when making a decision.
Before buying the house, they consulted their budget carefully.
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