Ignorent (en. Ignore)

/e.ɲɔ.ʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To not know or to be in ignorance.
They ignore the consequences of their actions.
Ils ignorent les conséquences de leurs actions.
To pretend not to know something.
She deliberately ignores the rumors.
Elle ignore délibérément les rumeurs.
To be insensible or indifferent to something.
They ignore the well-being of others.
Ils ignorent le bien-être des autres.

Etymology

This word comes from the Latin verb 'ignorare', which means to not know.

Common Phrases and Expressions

deliberately ignore
Choose not to know.
ignorent volontairement
not to ignore
To be aware of something.
ne pas ignorer
know nothing
Absolutely know nothing.
ignorent tout

Related Words

ignorance
State of someone who does not know or is misinformed.
ignorance
to ignore
Not knowing or choosing not to know.
ignorer
inherent
Difficulty understanding something fundamental.
inhérents

Slang Meanings

To overlook something important.
He ignored the alarms, which caused problems.
Il a ignoré les alarmes, ce qui a causé des problèmes.
To act as if one does not know.
She pretends to be ignorant on this delicate subject.
Elle fait l'ignorante sur ce sujet délicat.