This is the 9166th most frequent French word.
consignait
"Consignait" is the imperfect tense of the verb "consigner," meaning "recorded" or "noted" in English.
'Consignait' here implies the action of documenting or recording, often in writing, something for reflection or safekeeping.
Il consignait ses pensées dans un journal chaque soir.
He recorded his thoughts in a journal every evening.
In this sentence, 'consignait' describes the process of recording or noting down occurrences systematically in a log or record.
L'enseignant consignait les retards des étudiants dans un registre.
The teacher documented the students' tardiness in a logbook.
Here, 'consignait' is used to indicate the action of storing or reserving items in a designated place, ensuring their availability for future use.