English–French

“conscience” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃sjɑ̃s/

Example

J'ai mauvaise conscience.

I have a guilty conscience.

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How to say “conscience” in French

“Conscience” in French is conscience.

An inner moral awareness that observes an action and weighs it as right or wrong.

Full entry for conscience: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with conscience

Il agit selon sa conscience.

He acts according to his conscience.

Tips for using conscience

  • Conscience is feminine, so standard forms include une conscience, la conscience, and mauvaise conscience.

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