La consultation
Example: La consultation avec le médecin a duré une heure.
Definition
"La consultation" refers to the meeting or session during which a person seeks advice or information from a professional, such as a doctor. It typically involves discussing symptoms, receiving diagnoses, or obtaining expert opinions, as in a medical consultation lasting an hour.
Etymology
The term "la consultation" comes from the French verb "consulter," meaning to seek advice or confer. It entered French from Latin "consultatio," which means deliberation or discussion. Did you know? The root "consultare" in Latin means 'to deliberate or take counsel,' highlighting the word’s connection to seeking guidance.
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"La consultation" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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