noun, feminine/kɔ̃.siɲ/plural: consignes
orders, instructions; bottle deposit; baggage locker, luggage locker (in an airport, railway station, etc.)
“Lorsqu’il aborda la planète il salua respectueusement l’allumeur : « Bonjour. Pourquoi viens-tu d’éteindre ton réverbère ? — C’est la consigne, répondit l’allumeur. Bonjour. — Qu’est-ce que la consigne ? — C’est d’éteindre mon réverbère. Bonsoir. » Et il le ralluma.” — When he arrived on the planet he respectfully saluted the lamplighter. "Good morning. Why have you just put out your lamp?" "Those are the orders," replied the lamplighter. "Good morning." "What are the orders?" "The orders are that I put out my lamp. Good evening." And he lighted his lamp again.
Deverbal from consigner.