Le consensus
Example: Le consensus entre les experts a permis de résoudre le conflit rapidement.
Definition
"Le consensus" refers to a general agreement or collective opinion reached by a group, often after discussion or negotiation. It implies a harmonious decision where all parties involved accept or tolerate the outcome, as in "Le consensus entre les experts a permis de résoudre le conflit rapidement."
Etymology
The term "le consensus" comes from the Latin word 'consensus,' meaning 'agreement' or 'accord.' It entered French through scholarly and legal contexts where group agreement was essential. Did you know that 'consensus' literally means 'feeling together' in Latin, highlighting the idea of shared opinion?
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"Le consensus" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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