knowingly
US /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ.li/
UK /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ.li/
1.
sciemment, en connaissance de cause
with full knowledge or awareness
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He knowingly violated the company's policy.
Il a sciemment violé la politique de l'entreprise.
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She knowingly put herself in a dangerous situation.
Elle s'est sciemment mise dans une situation dangereuse.
2.
complice, en connaisseur
in a way that shows that one knows something, often something secret or private
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She gave him a knowingly look, hinting at their shared secret.
Elle lui lança un regard complice, faisant allusion à leur secret partagé.
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He smiled knowingly when the topic of the surprise party came up.
Il sourit en connaissance de cause lorsque le sujet de la fête surprise fut abordé.