This is the 1282nd most frequent French word.
consiste
"Consiste" means "consists" or "is composed of."
In this sentence, 'consiste' is used as a verb to describe what constitutes or is composed of success, indicating its components.
Le succès consiste à travailler dur et à persévérer.
Success consists of working hard and persevering.
Here, 'consiste' outlines the makeup or structure of the new format, specifying its parts.
Le nouveau format consiste en trois étapes principales.
The new format consists of three main steps.
In this example, 'consiste' serves to explain the fundamental principle or essence of someone's philosophy, emphasizing its core focus.