consequence

conséquence, résultat

Ce qui arrive à cause d’une action, d’une décision ou d’un événement.

En anglais simple : Something that happens because of an action, decision, or event.

• Every decision has a consequence.
• The delay was a consequence of bad weather.
• What are the possible consequences of this change?

Comment l'utiliser : a consequence of something (Higher prices were a consequence of the shortage.); as a consequence of something (She lost her job as a consequence of the closure.)

Synonymes : result, effect, outcome

Contraires : cause

Expressions courantes : consequence of something, as a consequence, direct consequence

conséquence néfaste, répercussion

Résultat nuisible ou désagréable de ce que l’on fait.

En anglais simple : A harmful or unpleasant result of something you do.

• Your actions have consequences.
• He ignored the warning and suffered the consequences.
• Skipping meals can have serious consequences for your health.

Comment l'utiliser : consequences for someone/something (The mistake had serious consequences for the company.)

Synonymes : repercussion, negative effect

Expressions courantes : face the consequence, serious consequence, negative consequence

importance

Importance d’une personne, d’une chose ou d’un événement.

En anglais simple : The importance of a person, thing, or event.

• The error was of little consequence.
• Nothing of consequence happened during the meeting.
• He considered himself a person of great consequence.

Comment l'utiliser : of little/no/great consequence (The color of the envelope is of no consequence.)

Synonymes : importance, significance, influence

Contraires : insignificance

Expressions courantes : of no consequence, of little consequence, of great consequence