French word

consciemment

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃sjamɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbconsciously

Example

Elle a consciemment ignoré le message.

She consciously ignored the message.

Illustration for consciemment (consciously)

More examples

Ils achètent consciemment des produits locaux.

They consciously buy local products.

Core concept

An action carried out with clear awareness of the act itself.

Common phrases

  • choisir consciemment

    choose consciously

  • prendre une décision consciemment

    make a decision consciously

  • acheter consciemment

    buy consciously

Similar words

exprès: On purpose and not accidentally.
volontairement: Willingly and through personal choice.
délibérément: In a calm, planned, and purposeful way.

Definition in French

En accomplissant une action en ayant clairement conscience de ce que l'on fait.

Word origin

Consciemment derives from the adjective conscient with the adverbial suffix -ment, while conscient comes from Latin consciēns, meaning aware or knowing.

Usage tips

  • Consciemment stresses awareness, whereas volontairement more directly stresses a willing choice or intention.

Other meanings

  • intentionallyadverb

Opposites

  • inconsciemmentunconsciouslyadverb

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