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consigner

to record, log

verb kohn-see-NYEH Rare
Communication Writing

Origin: Latin consignare

Also means

to deposit (luggage), to confine (military/school)

Usage Note

Consigner has three main uses: to record something in writing (consigner dans un rapport), to hold luggage in a consigne (left-luggage office), and to confine soldiers or pupils to barracks/school as a punishment. Une consigne (the noun) also refers to a bottle deposit or a set of instructions. The variety of meanings makes context essential.

Examples

"L'officier a ordonné de consigner tous les faits dans le registre."

Natural Translation

The officer ordered all the facts to be recorded in the register.

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