en connaissance de cause

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with full knowledge of the facts, knowingly
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/ɑ̃ kɔ.nɛ.sɑ̃s də koz/
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With enough knowledge to understand a choice or claim.
Practice using en connaissance de cause in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Il a accepté le risque en connaissance de cause.
    He accepted the risk knowing the facts.
  • Elle a signé le contrat en connaissance de cause.
    She signed the contract with full knowledge of the facts.
  • Lisez les conditions pour décider en connaissance de cause.
    Read the terms so you can decide with full knowledge of the facts.
  • Les habitants doivent voter en connaissance de cause.
    Residents must vote on an informed basis.
  • Je parle en connaissance de cause : j'ai vécu cette situation.
    I speak from experience: I have been through this situation.

Similar words

en toute connaissance de cause
en sachant ce que l'on fait

Meanings

With the facts in hand

decisions
neutral
Describes acting after understanding the relevant facts, or speaking from direct experience.

Examples

  • Elle a signé le contrat en connaissance de cause.
    She signed the contract with full knowledge of the facts.
  • Lisez les conditions pour décider en connaissance de cause.
    Read the terms so you can decide with full knowledge of the facts.
  • Je parle en connaissance de cause : j'ai vécu cette situation.
    I speak from experience: I have been through this situation.
  • Les habitants doivent voter en connaissance de cause.
    Residents must vote on an informed basis.
  • Il a accepté le risque en connaissance de cause.
    He accepted the risk knowing the facts.

Similar words

en toute connaissance de cause
en sachant ce que l'on fait

Etymology

The fixed expression combines connaissance, knowledge, with cause, the matter at issue.

FAQ

What does en connaissance de cause mean?

It means with an understanding of the relevant facts.

Can it describe a decision?

Yes, a person can decide after being fully informed.

Can it describe a statement?

Yes, a speaker may claim direct experience.

Does it suggest accidental action?

No, it points to informed awareness.

Is the phrase fixed?

Yes, the words of en connaissance de cause do not change.

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