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    Consciences (en. Consciences)

    [kɔ̃s.jɑ̃s]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The ability to perceive one's own feelings and actions.
    She acted against her conscience.
    Elle a agit contre sa conscience.
    State of moral knowledge and perception.
    His conscience was troubled by his lies.
    Sa conscience était troublée par ses mensonges.
    The collective consciousness of a society.
    The community's consciousness evolves over time.
    La conscience de la communauté évolue avec le temps.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'conscientia', which means 'knowledge, awareness'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a clear conscience
    To feel at peace with oneself regarding one's actions.
    avoir bonne conscience
    to become aware
    To become aware of something.
    prendre conscience
    to have a clear conscience
    To be at peace with one's moral choices.
    avoir une conscience tranquille

    Related Words

    morality
    Refers to criteria of right and wrong.
    moralité
    aware
    Who is aware of something.
    conscient
    social consciousness
    Awareness of social issues.
    conscience sociale

    Slang Meanings

    It's not my conscience!
    He doesn't care, it's not my conscience!
    Il s'en fiche, c'est pas ma conscience!
    To appeal to one's conscience.
    He decided to appeal to his conscience before making a decision.
    Il a décidé de faire appel à sa conscience avant de prendre une décision.