Also means
agree
Usage Note
Consentir is irregular, conjugated like partir. It is followed by à + infinitive or noun (consentir à faire qch = 'to agree to do something'). The related noun consentement is central to legal and ethical discourse, especially in the context of informed consent in medicine and law.
Examples
"Elle a enfin consenti à signer le contrat."
Natural Translation
She finally agreed to sign the contract.
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