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avoir conscience de ses limites

/avwaʁ kɔ̃sjɑ̃s də se limit/
phrase★Intermediate— to be aware of one's limitations
formal

To recognize and acknowledge one's personal or professional limitations, understanding what one can and cannot do effectively.

Un bon leader doit avoir conscience de ses limites pour déléguer efficacement.

A good leader must be aware of their limitations to delegate effectively.

En tant qu'étudiant, il est crucial d'avoir conscience de ses limites pour demander de l'aide quand c'est nécessaire.

As a student, it's crucial to be aware of your limitations to ask for help when necessary.

💡

This phrase emphasizes self-awareness and humility, often used in personal development, leadership, and professional contexts.

Collocations

reconnaître ses limitesto recognize one's limitationsaccepter ses limitesto accept one's limitations

Synonyms

reconnaître ses limitesaccepter ses limitessavoir ses limites

Antonyms

ignorer ses limitessous-estimer ses capacités

Related Phrases

savoir ses limitesphrase
to know one's limitations
reconnaître ses faiblessesphrase
to recognize one's weaknesses

💡Pro Tip

Self-awareness in French culture

In French professional and personal development contexts, acknowledging limitations is often seen as a strength, not a weakness.

⚡Gold Rule

Professional humility

In leadership and teamwork, openly discussing one's limitations can foster trust and better collaboration.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'avoir conscience' (to be aware) and 'ses limites' (one's limitations), reflecting a French cultural emphasis on self-awareness and humility.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in self-improvement, leadership training, and professional development contexts to encourage self-reflection and growth.

Word Breakdown

avoir conscience
to be aware
phrase
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ses limites
one's limitations
phrase
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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