French Conversation · Level 45
75 words
French word
conscient
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃sjɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectiveaware
Example
Je suis conscient de ce problème.
I am aware of this problem.
More examples
Il faut être conscient des risques avant d'agir.
One must be aware of the risks before acting.
Core concept
A person or action with attention deliberately directed toward what is happening and its consequences.
Common phrases
conscient de
aware of ___
conscient des risques
aware of the risks
conscient que
aware that ___
Similar words
au courant: Having information about a matter and knowing what is happening.
informé: Having received the information needed to understand a matter.
attentif: Paying close attention to surroundings or to other people.
vigilant: Carefully watching for danger or potential problems.
Definition in French
Décrit une personne ou une action faite en connaissance de cause, par réflexion volontaire.
Word origin
French conscient comes through Old French from Latin consciens, conscientis, meaning aware or knowing, the present participle of conscire, formed from con- and scire, 'to know'.
Usage tips
- French conscient means 'aware' or 'conscious', whereas English conscientious usually corresponds to French consciencieux.
Other meanings
- self-awareadjective
- consciousadjective
Opposites
- inconscientunconsciousadjective
Related words
- conscienceawarenessnoun
- conscientisermake awareverb
- conscientisationraising awarenessnoun