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l'ignorance de soi
/liɡnɔ.ʁɑ̃s də swa/
self-ignorance
Son ignorance de soi le rend vulnérable aux manipulations.
His self-ignorance makes him vulnerable to manipulation.
formal
The lack of self-awareness or understanding of one's own thoughts, emotions, motivations, or true nature.
L'ignorance de soi peut conduire à des décisions impulsives.
Self-ignorance can lead to impulsive decisions.
La psychothérapie aide à surmonter l'ignorance de soi.
Psychotherapy helps overcome self-ignorance.
This concept is central to psychology and self-development.
Collocations
combattre l'ignorance de soito fight self-ignoranceprendre conscience de son ignorance de soito become aware of one's self-ignorance
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Psychological Context
This phrase is often discussed in therapy and self-improvement literature.
Gold Rule
Avoid Misinterpretation
Do not confuse with ignorance in general; it specifically refers to self-ignorance.
Word Origin
Derived from 'ignorance' (lack of knowledge) and 'soi' (self), reflecting the psychological concept of not knowing oneself.
Usage Notes
Often used in psychological, philosophical, or self-help contexts to describe a lack of self-awareness.
Word Breakdown
l'ignorance
lack of knowledge
rootde soi
of oneself
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