consummated

• Adjectif désuet signifiant mené à son terme ou à sa perfection, ou accompli (en parlant d'un mariage ou d'un acte). N'est plus utilisé en français moderne.

An archaic adjective meaning brought to completion or perfection; no longer in common modern use.

1. Completed or fulfilledC1formal

   Brought to a state of completion or perfection; fully accomplished.

   consommé, accompli

   • The deal was consummated after months of negotiation.
   • Their marriage was consummated in a private ceremony.
   • The project was consummated with a final presentation.

   Synonymesaccomplishedcompletedconcludedfinishedfulfilledperfected

   Antonymesinchoateincompleteunfinishedunfulfilled

• Verbe signifiant mener à son terme ou à son accomplissement, notamment achever une action ou un processus, ou officialiser un mariage par l'union sexuelle.

A verb used to indicate the act of completing or perfecting something, or making a marriage legally complete through sexual intercourse.

1. Complete or finishC1formal

   To bring something to a state of completion or perfection.

   Mener à terme, accomplir

   • The deal was consummated with a handshake.
   • They consummated their partnership by signing the contract.
   • The artist consummated his masterpiece after years of work.

   Synonymesaccomplishachievecompleteconcludeexecutefinishfulfillperfect

   Antonymesabandonbegincommenceincompleteneglectstartunfinished

2. Make a marriage completeC2formal

   To make a marriage legally complete by having sexual intercourse.

   Consommer un mariage

   • The couple consummated their marriage on their wedding night.
   • In some cultures, the marriage is not considered valid until it is consummated.
   • They waited until after the ceremony to consummate their union.

   Synonymescomplete