B2 verb Neutre #5 le plus courant

consult

/kənˈsʌlt/

To seek information or advice from someone with expertise or from a reference book. It can also mean to discuss something with someone before making a decision to ensure all factors are considered.

Exemples

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1

I need to consult the weather forecast before we plan our hike.

I need to check the weather report before we go hiking.

2

The government will consult with legal experts before implementing the new policy.

The government will seek advice from lawyers before starting the new rule.

3

Go consult your brother; he's the one who knows how the TV works.

Ask your brother because he knows how to use the TV.

Famille de mots

Nom
consultation
Verb
consult
Adjectif
consultative
Apparenté
consultant
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Consultant.' A consultant is a person you 'consult' when you don't have the answer yourself.

Quiz rapide

Before making a final decision on the house, we need to ___ a financial advisor.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : consult

Exemples

1

I need to consult the weather forecast before we plan our hike.

everyday

I need to check the weather report before we go hiking.

2

The government will consult with legal experts before implementing the new policy.

formal

The government will seek advice from lawyers before starting the new rule.

3

Go consult your brother; he's the one who knows how the TV works.

informal

Ask your brother because he knows how to use the TV.

4

Students are encouraged to consult primary sources when writing their thesis.

academic

Students should use original documents for their research papers.

5

We must consult the stakeholders before we finalize the budget for next year.

business

We need to talk to the interested parties before finishing the budget.

Famille de mots

Nom
consultation
Verb
consult
Adjectif
consultative
Apparenté
consultant

Collocations courantes

consult a specialist to seek expert advice from a professional
consult a map to check a map for directions
consult with colleagues to talk things over with coworkers
consult a dictionary to look up a word's meaning
widely consulted frequently used as a source of information

Phrases Courantes

consult with

to have a discussion with someone to get their opinion

closely consulted

to be involved in every step of a decision-making process

consult the records

to look at historical or official documents

Souvent confondu avec

consult vs insult

Insult means to say something rude, while consult means to ask for advice.

consult vs counsel

Counsel is often the advice itself or the act of giving it, while consult is the act of seeking it.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'consult' as a transitive verb when checking a book or expert (e.g., 'consult a doctor'). Use 'consult with' when emphasizing a mutual discussion between equals.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often forget that 'consult' can be used without 'with' when referring to a source of information, like a book or a map.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Consultant.' A consultant is a person you 'consult' when you don't have the answer yourself.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'consultare', which means to take counsel or deliberate.

Modèles grammaticaux

consult + object (noun) consult with + person present participle: consulting
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Contexte culturel

In professional Western environments, consulting stakeholders is considered a vital part of ethical management and 'due diligence'.

Quiz rapide

Before making a final decision on the house, we need to ___ a financial advisor.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : consult

Mots lis

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

virus

B2

A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, often causing disease. In technology, it refers to a piece of malicious code that replicates itself to damage or disrupt a computer system.

species

B2

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.

business

B2

Used as an attributive adjective to describe things related to professional commerce, trade, or work activities. It distinguishes professional matters from personal, social, or recreational ones.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

bonus

B2

A bonus is an extra amount of money, credit, or benefit added to what is expected or required. It is typically given as a reward for good performance or as an incentive to encourage future effort.

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