Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/kɔ̃sɛj/

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Translation

advice; council

Word origin

From Latin consilium ('deliberation, advice, council'), related to consulere ('to consult, take counsel').

Origin
Latin
Root
consilium
English cognates
counsel, council, consult

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralconseils

Examples

, .

Thanks for your advice, I'll think about it.

' entretien.

He gave me good advice for my interview.

.

The town council meets every month.

voter budget.

The board meets tomorrow to vote on the budget.

.

Take your father's advice on board before signing.

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