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la connaissance de soi
/la kɔ.nɛ.sɑ̃s də swa/
self-awareness
La connaissance de soi est essentielle pour le développement personnel.
Self-awareness is essential for personal development.
formal
The understanding and awareness of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires. It involves recognizing one's strengths, weaknesses, and emotional responses.
Il a travaillé sur sa connaissance de soi pendant des années de thérapie.
He worked on his self-awareness for years in therapy.
La connaissance de soi permet de mieux gérer ses relations interpersonnelles.
Self-awareness helps manage interpersonal relationships better.
This concept is central to psychology, philosophy, and personal growth.
Collocations
développer sa connaissance de soito develop self-awarenessmanquer de connaissance de soito lack self-awareness
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Pro Tip
Practice Mindfulness
Mindfulness exercises can help deepen your self-awareness by focusing on your thoughts and emotions in the present moment.
Gold Rule
Honesty is Key
True self-awareness requires honest self-reflection, even when confronting uncomfortable truths.
Word Origin
Derived from the French words 'connaissance' (knowledge) and 'soi' (self), emphasizing the act of knowing oneself.
Usage Notes
Often used in psychological, philosophical, and self-improvement contexts. Can also refer to the process of self-discovery.
Word Breakdown
la connaissance
knowledge
rootde soi
of oneself
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