Also means
awareness
Usage Note
Conscience covers both the moral sense of right and wrong and broader conscious awareness — context distinguishes them. Avoir bonne conscience means 'to have a clear conscience', while prendre conscience de means 'to become aware of'. It is not the same as la connaissance (knowledge), a common mix-up for learners.
Examples
"Il agit selon sa conscience."
Natural Translation
He acts according to his conscience.
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