console

console de jeux, console

Appareil électronique permettant de jouer à des jeux vidéo, souvent branché sur un téléviseur.

En anglais simple : An electronic machine used to play video games, often connected to a television.

• He bought a new game console.
• Connect the console to your television.
• Which consoles can run this game?

Synonymes : games machine

Expressions courantes : game console, gaming console, console games

console centrale

Bloc de rangement situé entre les deux sièges avant d’une voiture.

En anglais simple : A storage unit between the front seats of a car.

• My keys are in the console.
• She left her phone on the center console.
• Does the console have space for two cups?

Expressions courantes : centre console, center console, car console

meuble console

Grand meuble posé au sol qui contient un téléviseur, une radio ou un appareil de musique.

En anglais simple : A large cabinet that stands on the floor and holds a television, radio, or music player.

• The radio is built into a wooden console.
• Their old console stood beside the sofa.
• Music came from the stereo console in the corner.

Expressions courantes : wooden console, stereo console, television console

consoler

Aider quelqu’un à se sentir moins triste ou moins bouleversé.

En anglais simple : To help someone feel less sad or upset.

• She tried to console her friend.
• Nothing could console him after his dog died.
• I consoled myself with the thought that tomorrow would be better.

Comment l'utiliser : console someone after something (We tried to console her after the defeat.); console someone with something (He consoled his son with a hug.)

Synonymes : comfort, soothe

Expressions courantes : console someone, console yourself