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    Ignorant (en. Ignorant)

    /iɡ.nɔ.ʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    One who does not know or is not aware of something.
    He is ignorant of the rules of grammar.
    Il est ignorant des règles de la grammaire.
    One who is not interested in a particular subject, who remains in ignorance.
    This ignorant person does not even realize the stakes of the situation.
    Cet ignorant ne se rend même pas compte des enjeux de la situation.
    Someone who lacks education or culture.
    Prejudices often arise from an ignorant mind.
    Les préjugés naissent souvent d'un esprit ignorant.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ignorans', from 'ignorare' meaning to not know.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in ignorance
    Not being informed about a subject.
    être dans l'ignorance
    to ignore something
    Not being aware of a fact or information.
    ignorer quelque chose

    Related Words

    ignorance
    The state of a person who does not know or is not aware of something.
    ignorance
    ignorantine
    A person who chooses to remain in ignorance voluntarily.
    ignorantine

    Slang Meanings

    A pejorative term to refer to someone who chooses not to inform themselves.
    Stop acting like an ignorant person, do some research before speaking.
    Arrête d'agir comme un ignorant, fais des recherches avant de parler.
    A person who shows a lack of intelligence or common sense.
    He is a real ignorant; he doesn't even know what he is talking about.
    C'est un vrai ignorant, il ne sait même pas de quoi il parle.