No. 1,282 in French
consiste
"Consiste" means "consists" or "is composed of."
In a sentence
Le succès consiste à travailler dur et à persévérer.
Success consists of working hard and persevering.
In this sentence, 'consiste' is used as a verb to describe what constitutes or is composed of success, indicating its components.
Le nouveau format consiste en trois étapes principales.
The new format consists of three main steps.
Here, 'consiste' outlines the makeup or structure of the new format, specifying its parts.
Sa philosophie consiste à toujours apprendre.
His philosophy consists of always learning.
In this example, 'consiste' serves to explain the fundamental principle or essence of someone's philosophy, emphasizing its core focus.
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