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avoir conscience de ses responsabilités

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

To recognize and understand the duties and obligations one has, often in a personal, professional, or social context.

Un bon leader doit avoir conscience de ses responsabilités envers son équipe.

A good leader must be aware of his responsibilities toward his team.

Les jeunes doivent avoir conscience de leurs responsabilités environnementales.

Young people must be aware of their environmental responsibilities.

💡

This phrase emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in fulfilling roles and commitments.

Collocations

prendre conscience de ses responsabilitésto become aware of one's responsibilities

Synonyms

se rendre compte de ses responsabilitéscomprendre ses obligations

Antonyms

ignorer ses devoirsnégliger ses obligations

Related Phrases

assumer ses responsabilitésphrase
to take responsibility
manquer à ses responsabilitésphrase
to fail in one's responsibilities

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Use

This phrase is more common in formal or reflective contexts, such as discussions about leadership, ethics, or personal growth. In informal settings, simpler expressions like 'se rendre compte de ses responsabilités' may be used.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

The phrase is often used to emphasize the importance of self-awareness in fulfilling roles and commitments, whether in personal, professional, or social contexts.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'avoir' (to have) and the noun 'conscience' (awareness or consciousness), combined with 'responsabilités' (responsibilities).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in formal or reflective contexts to discuss personal growth, leadership, or ethical behavior.

Word Breakdown

avoir
to have
verb
+
conscience
awareness or consciousness
noun
+
responsabilités
responsibilities
noun
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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