Conséquence
Example: Chaque décision importante a une conséquence souvent imprévisible.
Definition
"Conséquence" refers to the result or effect that follows from a particular action, event, or decision. It highlights the outcome that is often directly linked to a cause, such as in the phrase: 'Every important decision has a consequence often unpredictable.'
Etymology
The word "conséquence" comes from the Latin word 'consequentia,' meaning 'following closely.' It combines 'con-' (together) and 'sequi' (to follow), illustrating how consequences are the results that follow actions or events. Did you know it originally emphasized the idea of logical sequence?
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"Conséquence" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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