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    Connu (en. Known)

    /kɔ.ny/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is widely recognized or famous.
    He is a well-known writer around the world.
    Il est un écrivain connu dans le monde entier.
    Who has been informed about something.
    She is already known for the facts.
    Elle est déjà connue des faits.
    Who has been identified in a particular context.
    This problem is well known to specialists.
    Ce problème est bien connu des spécialistes.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'connaître' in French, meaning 'to know or have experience of something'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a well-known name
    a name that is recognized by many people.
    un nom connu
    to be well known
    to be very well known, often with a connotation of infamy.
    être connu comme le loup blanc
    become known
    to become famous or recognized recently.
    devenu connu

    Related Words

    to know
    Having knowledge or experience of something or someone.
    connaître
    to recognize
    To identify someone or something that one already knows.
    reconnaître
    knowledge
    Information or knowledge acquired about something.
    connaissance

    Slang Meanings

    Someone famous in the artistic field.
    This rapper is really known in the game.
    Ce rappeur est vraiment connu dans le game.
    Featured in the star system.
    This actress is known for her roles in blockbusters.
    Cette actrice est connue grâce à ses rôles dans des blockbusters.