French Word · Intermediate
Consacrer
To dedicate / To devote
Pronunciation: kon-sa-KRÉ
Meaning
To give all or a large part of one's time or resources to a person, activity, or cause.
Example
Il consacre beaucoup de temps à son travail.
He dedicates a lot of time to his work.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Consacrer out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French word.