What does conséquences in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word conséquences in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use conséquences in French.

The word conséquences in French means result, have the effect of doing, consequently, not have consequences, consequently, have consequences, unimportant, insignificant, inconsequential, of no consequence to. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word conséquences

result

nom féminin (suite logique)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Son incarcération est la conséquence de ses bêtises.
His imprisonment is the result of his stupidity.

have the effect of doing

locution verbale (entraîner)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

consequently

locution adverbiale (donc logiquement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Vous avez été signalé comme spammeur et, en conséquence, vous avez été banni.
You have been reported as a spammer; consequently, you have been banned.

not have consequences

locution verbale (n'avoir pas de suite)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Il serait stupide de croire que nos actions ne tirent pas à conséquence

consequently

locution adverbiale (soutenu (par conséquent)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Je suis pris sur ce projet. Par voie de conséquence, je ne prendrai pas de vacances cet été.

have consequences

locution verbale (engendre des conséquences fortes)

unimportant, insignificant, inconsequential

locution adjectivale (pas très grave)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
C'est juste une erreur sans conséquence.

of no consequence to

(peu influent)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Son départ est sans conséquence sur le projet.

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