en connaissance de cause

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French[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɑ̃ kɔ.nɛ.sɑ̃s də koz/, /ɑ̃ kɔ.ne.sɑ̃s də koz/

Adverb[edit]

en connaissance de cause

  1. knowingly, knowing all the facts, with full knowledge of the facts, with one's eyes open
    décider en connaissance de causemake an informed decision
    parler en connaissance de causeto speak from experience; to know what one's talking about

Descendants[edit]

  • Romanian: în cunoștință de cauză (calque)

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