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    Ignorance (en. Ignorance)

    /i.ɡnʊ.ʁɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Lack of knowledge or information.
    His ignorance of the facts cost him dearly.
    Son ignorance des faits lui a coûté cher.
    Absence of understanding or awareness of a reality.
    Ignorance of one's rights can lead to abuse.
    L'ignorance de ses droits peut mener à des abus.
    State of being uninformed.
    He lives in ignorance of the dangers that surround him.
    Il vit dans l'ignorance des dangers qui l'entourent.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'ignorantia', which means 'lack of knowledge'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ignorance is bliss
    Sometimes it is better not to know.
    l'ignorance est une bénédiction
    ignorance of the law is not an excuse
    Not knowing the law does not justify an offense.
    ignorance des lois n'est pas une excuse

    Related Words

    unawareness
    State of being unaware of something.
    inconnaissance
    misunderstanding
    Lack of knowledge or poor knowledge of a thing.
    méconnaissance
    ignorant
    A person who does not possess certain knowledge or information.
    ignorant

    Slang Meanings

    It's not that I don't know, it's just that I don't care.
    He plays the ignorant on this subject, but he understands very well.
    Il fait l'ignorant sur ce sujet, mais il comprend très bien.
    Playing the 'I don't know anything' card, often used sarcastically.
    When he talked about politics, I decided to play the ignorant.
    Quand il a parlé de politique, j'ai décidé de faire l'ignorant.