Example: Elle a pris sa décision en connaissance de cause malgré les risques.
Definition
"En connaissance de cause" means making a decision or taking an action with full awareness and understanding of the consequences involved. It implies being well-informed and consciously accepting the risks or outcomes before proceeding.
Translations
With full knowledge
Con conocimiento de causa
Weloverwogen
Amb coneixement de causa
Mit voller Kenntnis der Sachlage
Etymology
The phrase "en connaissance de cause" comes from French, where "connaissance" means knowledge and "cause" refers to cause or reason. Together, it literally translates to 'in knowledge of the cause,' highlighting informed awareness. Did you know this phrase emphasizes deliberate awareness rather than accidental ignorance?
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With full knowledge