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counsel

/ˈkaʊn.səl/

Translations

counselnoun

counsels

/ˈkaʊn.səl/

conseil

She sought counsel from her mentor before making the decision.

Elle a demandé conseil à son mentor avant de prendre sa décision.

Additional translations

conseil juridiqueAu sens juridique, surtout dans l’expression « legal counsel » ou pour désigner un avocat en fonction de conseil.

délibérationSens rare : discussion ou consultation commune avant une décision.

Synonyms

counselverb

counseled

Past Simple

counseled

Past Participle

counseling

Gerund

/ˈkaʊn.səl/

conseiller

The therapist counseled the patient on how to manage stress effectively.

Le thérapeute a conseillé au patient comment gérer efficacement son stress.

Synonyms

counseladjective

/ˈkaʊn.səl/

Used attributively before another noun, typically in legal contexts (e.g., "counsel fees").

d'avocatEmploi surtout dans des contextes juridiques, notamment avec des noms comme « fees », « services ».

The settlement included reimbursement of all counsel fees.

L'accord prévoyait le remboursement de tous les honoraires d'avocat.

Definitions

counselnoun

Advice or guidance, especially as solicited from a knowledgeable person.

She sought counsel from her mentor before making the decision.

A lawyer or group of lawyers giving legal advice and especially conducting a case in court.

The defendant's counsel argued for a lighter sentence.

Mutual discussion or consultation for the purpose of deliberation or advice.

After long counsel, the committee reached a unanimous decision.

counselverb

To give advice or guidance to someone, especially on personal or psychological issues.

The therapist counseled the patient on how to manage stress effectively.

To recommend a course of action; to advise.

The lawyer counseled her client to accept the plea deal.

counseladjective

Relating to or provided by a lawyer or by legal advice.

The settlement included reimbursement of all counsel fees.