Consciencieux (en. Conscientious)

[kɔ̃.sjɛ.nsjø]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

One who shows great care in the execution of tasks.

He is very conscientious in his work; he leaves nothing to chance.

Il est très consciencieux dans son travail, il ne laisse rien au hasard.

One who takes into account the details and consequences of their actions.

His work methodology is conscientious; he always thinks about long-term outcomes.

Sa manière de travailler est consciencieuse, il pense toujours aux résultats à long terme.

One who strives to be morally responsible in their acts.

His conscientious attitude makes him a valued employee.

Son attitude consciencieuse en fait un employé très apprécié.

From Latin 'conscientiosus', which means 'one who is aware'.

to work conscientiously

To perform a task with great attention and care.

travailler consciencieusement

to be conscientious

To have a serious and responsible attitude towards one's tasks.

être consciencieux

to act with conscience

To make decisions with care and a sense of responsibility.

agir avec conscience

consciousness

The ability to recognize and respect ethical standards.

conscience

conscious

One who is fully aware of their actions and their implications.

conscient

unconscious

One who acts without having full knowledge of the consequences.

inconscient

To be meticulous about the details.

She is so conscientious that she checks everything three times.

Elle est tellement consciencieuse qu'elle vérifie tout trois fois.

To have a strong sense of duty.

He is really conscientious; we can always count on him.

Lui, il est vraiment consciencieux, on peut toujours compter sur lui.