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la connaissance de soi

/la kɔ.nɛ.sɑ̃s də swa/
phrase★Intermediate— self-awareness
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

Synonyms

l'introspectionla conscience de soila connaissance personnelle

Antonyms

l'inconsciencel'ignorance de soi

Related Phrases

prendre conscience de soiphrase
to become self-aware
l'exploration de soiphrase
self-exploration

💡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
root
+
de soi
of oneself
root
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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