English–French

“lack of awareness” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/mekonɛsɑ̃s/

Example

Sa méconnaissance du danger était évidente.

His lack of awareness of the danger was obvious.

Illustration for méconnaissance (lack of awareness)

How to say “lack of awareness” in French

“Lack of awareness” in French is méconnaissance.

A blind spot that leaves something unseen or undervalued.

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

Example sentences with méconnaissance

Une méconnaissance des consignes peut provoquer des erreurs.

A lack of understanding of the instructions can cause errors.

Tips for using méconnaissance

  • Méconnaissance is feminine, so standard forms include une méconnaissance and sa méconnaissance.

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