Conscient
Example: Elle est pleinement consciente des risques avant de commencer.
Definition
"Conscient" describes being fully aware and mindful of something, especially risks or consequences. For example, when someone is "conscient," they understand and acknowledge the situation clearly, as in the phrase, 'She is fully conscious of the risks before starting.'
Etymology
The word "conscient" comes from the Latin 'consciens,' which means 'knowing with others' or 'aware.' It combines 'con-' implying 'with' and 'scire,' meaning 'to know.' Did you know? The idea of being 'conscient' originally emphasized shared knowledge or awareness.
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"Conscient" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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