What does inconscient in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word inconscient in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use inconscient in French.

The word inconscient in French means reckless, rash, careless, unconscious, reckless idiot, careless idiot, thoughtless idiot, unconscious, subconscious, unaware, the collective unconscious. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word inconscient

reckless, rash, careless

adjectif (insensé, irréfléchi)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Tu aurais pu blesser quelqu'un, tu es inconsciente !
You could have hurt someone; you're reckless!

unconscious

adjectif (sans connaissance, évanoui)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Après l'accident, elle est restée inconsciente pendant deux jours.
After the accident, she remained unconscious for two days.

reckless idiot, careless idiot, thoughtless idiot

(qui ne se rend pas compte)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Tu aurais pu blesser quelqu'un, tu es une inconsciente !
You could have hurt someone, you reckless idiot!

unconscious, subconscious

nom masculin (instinct, ce qui est involontaire) (psychology)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
On oppose le conscient à l'inconscient en psychologie.
In psychology, the conscious is set in opposition to the unconscious.

unaware

adjectif (qui ne réalise pas)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ce jeune garçon est inconscient de la dangerosité de ses actes.
This young boy is unaware of how dangerous his actions are.

the collective unconscious

locution adjectivale (idée largement partagée)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La peur de l'obscurité fait partie de l'inconscient collectif.

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