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la consigne

instruction, directive, deposit (for a returned item), deposit fee

k ɔ̃ . s i ɲ
noun · feminine Rare #32,551
instruction, directive Often used for instructions to follow (e.g., in class, at work, or for an assignment).
FR: La prof nous a donné une consigne simple.
EN: The teacher gave us a simple instruction.
deposit (for a returned item), deposit fee Common with bottles or carts: you pay it and get it back when you return the item.
FR: Il y a une consigne de 1 euro sur cette bouteille.
EN: There is a 1-euro deposit on this bottle.
Declension of consigne
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Elle a mal compris la consigne.

She misunderstood the instructions.

Même les enfants ont compris la consigne.

Even the children understood the instructions.

C'était la consigne.

That was the instruction.

— The Rip (2026)

T'as pas entendu la consigne ce matin ?

Didn't you hear the instruction this morning?

— Grave (2017)

Nous pouvons laisser nos bagages dans une consigne.

We can leave our luggage in a locker.

Quelle consigne ?

What instructions?

— Grave (2017)

C'est la consigne.

That's the order.

— Une femme fantastique (2017)

La consigne ?

The instruction?

— The Rip (2026)

Mauvaise consigne, les gars.

Wrong instructions, guys.

— Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026)