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avoir conscience de

/avwaʁ kɔ̃sjɑ̃s də/
phrase★Intermediate— to be aware of
formal

To be aware of or cognizant of something, often with a sense of moral or ethical responsibility.

Elle a conscience de l'importance de cette décision.

She is aware of the importance of this decision.

Les entreprises doivent avoir conscience de leur impact environnemental.

Companies must be aware of their environmental impact.

💡

This phrase often implies a deeper understanding or acknowledgment of a situation, idea, or responsibility.

Collocations

avoir conscience de ses limitesto be aware of one's limitsavoir conscience de ses responsabilitésto be aware of one's responsibilities

Synonyms

être conscient deprendre conscience dese rendre compte de

Antonyms

ignorernégligerêtre inconscient de

Related Phrases

prendre conscience dephrase
to become aware of
se rendre compte dephrase
to realize

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

While 'avoir conscience de' is formal, 'se rendre compte de' is more commonly used in everyday speech.

⚡Gold Rule

Contextual Nuance

This phrase often carries a moral or ethical weight, suggesting not just awareness but also a sense of duty or responsibility.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'avoir' (to have) and the noun 'conscience' (consciousness or awareness), with the preposition 'de' (of). The phrase emphasizes the possession of awareness or understanding.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in formal and reflective contexts, often in discussions about ethics, personal growth, or social responsibility.

Word Breakdown

avoir
to have
verb
+
conscience
consciousness, awareness
noun
+
de
of
preposition
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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