console

• Nom désignant une surface ou un boîtier regroupant des commandes pour piloter un équipement électronique ou mécanique, ainsi qu'un meuble ou support destiné à un téléviseur, une radio ou un système informatique.

A noun referring to a panel or unit containing a set of controls for operating electronic or mechanical equipment, or a cabinet for a television, radio, or computer system.

1. Gaming deviceA2informalIT

   An electronic device used for playing video games, typically connected to a television or monitor.

   Console de jeux

   • He bought a new gaming console for his birthday.
   • The console supports multiplayer games with friends.
   • She spends hours playing on her console every weekend.

2. Control panelB1formal

   A panel or unit containing controls for electronic or mechanical equipment.

   Pupitre de commande

   • The pilot adjusted the settings on the console.
   • The sound engineer worked at the mixing console.
   • The security guard monitors the cameras from the main console.

   Synonymescontrol boardcontrol paneldashboardinstrument panelpanel

3. Furniture pieceB1formal

   A cabinet or table designed to hold a television, stereo, or other electronic equipment.

   console (meuble)

   • They placed the TV on a wooden console in the living room.
   • The antique console was beautifully carved.
   • She bought a modern console to organize her media devices.

   Synonymescabinetcredenzaentertainment center

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer l'action d'apporter réconfort ou soutien à quelqu'un qui ressent de la tristesse, de la déception ou de la souffrance.

A verb used to express the act of providing comfort or solace to someone who is sad, disappointed, or distressed.

1. Comfort someoneB2formal

   To give comfort or sympathy to someone who is sad, disappointed, or distressed.

   consoler

   • She tried to console her friend after the loss.
   • He consoled the crying child with a hug.
   • The manager consoled the team after their defeat.

   Synonymescheercomfortreassuresolacesoothesympathize with

   Antonymesagitatedistresshurttormentupset