B2 verb Neutre

consensus

/kənˈsɛnsəs/

A consensus is a general agreement reached by a group of people as a whole. It describes a situation where all members of a group are willing to support a decision or opinion, even if it is not everyone's first choice.

Exemples

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1

After a long discussion, our family finally reached a consensus on which movie to watch.

After a long discussion, our family finally reached a consensus on which movie to watch.

2

The committee worked for hours to build a consensus on the new environmental policy.

The committee worked for hours to build a consensus on the new environmental policy.

3

Is there a consensus on where we’re grabbing lunch today?

Is there a consensus on where we’re grabbing lunch today?

Famille de mots

Nom
consensus
Verb
consent
Adverbe
consensually
Adjectif
consensual
Apparenté
consent
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Con' (together) + 'Sense' (feel/think). It literally means 'thinking or feeling together'.

Quiz rapide

The members of the jury were unable to reach a ______ regarding the defendant's guilt.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : consensus

Exemples

1

After a long discussion, our family finally reached a consensus on which movie to watch.

everyday

After a long discussion, our family finally reached a consensus on which movie to watch.

2

The committee worked for hours to build a consensus on the new environmental policy.

formal

The committee worked for hours to build a consensus on the new environmental policy.

3

Is there a consensus on where we’re grabbing lunch today?

informal

Is there a consensus on where we’re grabbing lunch today?

4

Scientific consensus suggests that global temperatures are rising due to human activity.

academic

Scientific consensus suggests that global temperatures are rising due to human activity.

5

The board reached a consensus regarding the merger after reviewing the financial reports.

business

The board reached a consensus regarding the merger after reviewing the financial reports.

Famille de mots

Nom
consensus
Verb
consent
Adverbe
consensually
Adjectif
consensual
Apparenté
consent

Collocations courantes

reach a consensus reach a consensus
broad consensus broad consensus
general consensus general consensus
build consensus build consensus
lack of consensus lack of consensus

Phrases Courantes

by consensus

by consensus

the emerging consensus

the emerging consensus

seek a consensus

seek a consensus

Souvent confondu avec

consensus vs census

A 'census' is an official count of a population, while 'consensus' is a general agreement.

consensus vs conscience

A 'conscience' is an inner feeling of right and wrong, unrelated to group agreement.

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Notes d'usage

The word is almost always used with the verbs 'reach', 'build', or 'achieve'. It implies a process of discussion where multiple viewpoints are considered.

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Erreurs courantes

Avoid saying 'consensus of opinion' because consensus already implies an opinion; it is considered redundant.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Con' (together) + 'Sense' (feel/think). It literally means 'thinking or feeling together'.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'consensus', the past participle of 'consentire', which means 'to feel together' or 'to agree'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Usually used as a singular noun (a consensus). Followed by the preposition 'on' or 'about' (consensus on a topic). Can be used as an uncountable noun in some contexts.
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Contexte culturel

In many Western business and political cultures, consensus-building is a valued leadership skill aimed at ensuring all stakeholders feel heard.

Quiz rapide

The members of the jury were unable to reach a ______ regarding the defendant's guilt.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : consensus

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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