No. 9,168 in French
consolation
Comfort or relief given to someone after a loss or disappointment.
In a sentence
La médaille de bronze est une consolation pour l'équipe après leur défaite.
The bronze medal is a consolation for the team after their defeat.
Here, 'consolation' refers to something that provides comfort or solace after a loss, showing sympathy or support.
Elle a trouvé une certaine consolation dans les paroles de ses amis.
She found some consolation in the words of her friends.
The word 'consolation' here means emotional comfort or solace after experiencing a hardship or sadness.
Les jeux sont une forme de consolation pour les enfants hospitalisés.
Games are a form of consolation for hospitalized children.
In this sentence, 'consolation' represents something that brings joy or relief, especially in difficult circumstances.
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