en connaissance de cause

French

Pronunciation

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

Adverb

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 cause ― make an informed decision

   parler en connaissance de cause ― to speak from experience; to know what one's talking about

Descendants

• → Romanian: în cunoștință de cauză (calque)

See also

• sciemment
• en son âme et conscience
• consentement éclairé