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    L'ignorance (en. Ignorance)

    /li.ɲɔ.ʁɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of unawareness of facts, issues, or knowledge.
    Ignorance of the rules can lead to mistakes.
    L'ignorance des règles peut mener à des erreurs.
    Absence of knowledge in a particular field.
    His ignorance of history is surprising.
    Son ignorance en histoire est surprenante.
    Indifference to truth or knowledge.
    Living in ignorance can be more comfortable for some.
    Vivre dans l'ignorance peut être plus confortable pour certains.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ignorantia', which means 'not knowing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ignorance is a choice
    This means that sometimes, people choose not to know.
    l'ignorance est un choix
    to enlighten ignorance
    This means to inform or teach someone so they can understand better.
    éclairer l'ignorance
    to remain in ignorance
    This means to avoid learning or knowing something.
    rester dans l'ignorance

    Related Words

    ignorant
    One who lacks knowledge or education.
    ignorant
    to ignore
    Not knowing or not being aware of something.
    ignorer
    knowledge
    The understanding or awareness of something.
    connaissance

    Slang Meanings

    Foolishness
    We need to get out of this foolishness and get informed!
    Il faut sortir de cette bêtise et s'informer!
    To be out of touch
    He is so out of touch that he doesn't even know what's happening around him.
    Il est tellement à l'ouest qu'il ne sait même pas ce qui se passe autour de lui.