No. 2,804 in French
consultatif
Advisory or consultative.
In a sentence
Ce comité est uniquement consultatif, il n'a aucun pouvoir décisionnel.
This committee is solely consultative, it has no decision-making power.
The word "consultatif" is used here to describe the nature of the committee, indicating it serves as an advisory body without executive authority.
Le rôle consultatif de cet organisme est crucial pour la formulation des politiques.
The advisory role of this organization is crucial for policy formation.
In this sentence, "consultatif" modifies "rôle", highlighting that the organization's role is to provide advice or recommendations rather than enforce or execute policies.
Les experts ont rédigé un rapport consultatif pour guider les décisions gouvernementales.
The experts drafted an advisory report to guide government decisions.
Here, "consultatif" characterizes the report, emphasizing that its purpose is to advise and inform rather than to mandate or enforce actions.
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