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inconscient

unconscious, unaware

adjective noun ahn-kohn-SYAHN Rare

Also means

reckless, thoughtless

Usage Note

Inconscient can describe someone literally unconscious (medically) or figuratively oblivious to a risk. As a noun, l'inconscient refers to the Freudian unconscious mind. The adverb form is inconsciemment.

Examples

"Il est inconscient du danger."

Natural Translation

He is unaware of the danger.

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