Ignorer (en. Ignore)

/iɲɔʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Not to know a piece of information.
She ignored the answer to the question.
Elle a ignoré la réponse à la question.
To act as if something does not exist.
He chose to ignore the criticisms.
Il a choisi d'ignorer les critiques.
Not to take something into account.
He ignores his friends' advice about his health.
Il ignore les conseils de ses amis sur sa santé.

Etymology

From Latin 'ignorare', which means 'not to know'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to ignore someone
To pretend not to recognize or see a person.
ignorer quelqu'un
to ignore one's responsibilities
Not to take into account one's obligations or duties.
ignorer ses responsabilités

Related Words

ignorance
Lack of knowledge or awareness.
ignorance
ignorant
Who does not know, who lacks knowledge.
ignorant
ignored
Who has been neglected or not taken into account.
ignoré

Slang Meanings

To play deaf
He plays deaf when we talk about his mistakes.
Il fait le sourd quand on parle de ses erreurs.
To miss out on
He missed out on important information.
Il a passé à côté des infos importantes.