console
Meanings
Noun
1. a projection or spur on a wall, generally in the form of an "S", supporting a cornice, balcony etc. (architecture)
2. projecting piece of timber in the form of a cantilever arm (carpentry)
3. piece of furniture abutted against a wall, serving as adornment and for the presentation of other fitments (such as pieces in bronze, clocks, vases etc.) (by analogy)
4. upper part of the harp holding the chords, or the controlling interface of a pipe organ (music)
5. video game console, electronic gadget serving in order to play video games (by ellipsis)
6. physical interface allowing the control of an electronic system (electronics)
7. programmed interface of a system (informatics)
Examples5
Je joue à un jeu sur console.
I'm playing a TV game.
Ne posez aucun objet sur la console.
Do not put any objects on the console.
Pourquoi a-t-elle détruit ma console de jeux ?
Why did she destroy my video game console?
N'exposez pas la console à la poussière, à la fumée ou à la vapeur.
Do not expose the console to dust, smoke or steam.
On ne peut jouer à ce jeu vidéo que sur console.
You can only play this video game on console.