consequence

• Résultat ou effet d'une action, d'une décision ou d'un état, souvent en impliquant une certaine importance ou gravité.

A result or effect of an action, decision, or condition, often implying importance or significance.

1. Result or effectB1formal

   Something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions.

   conséquence (résultat ou effet)

   • The consequence of his actions was a loss of trust.
   • Climate change is a consequence of pollution.
   • She faced the consequences of her decision.

   Synonymesaftereffectbyproductcorollaryeffectoutcomeramificationrepercussionresultupshot

   Antonymescauseoriginpremisesource

2. Importance or significanceB2formal

   The quality of being important or having a notable effect.

   importance, portée

   • This is a matter of great consequence for the company.
   • His opinion is of no consequence to the final decision.
   • The discovery was of little consequence to the scientific community.

   Synonymesgravityimportimportancemomentnoterelevancesignificancesubstancevalueweight

   Antonymesinconsequenceinsignificancetrivialityunimportance