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    Méconnue (en. Unknown)

    /mekɔnɥy/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is not known, which has no notoriety.
    This artist is unknown to the general public.
    Cette artiste est méconnue du grand public.
    Which is not recognized for its merits or qualities.
    This scientific phenomenon remains unknown, despite its importance.
    Ce phénomène scientifique reste méconnu, malgré son importance.
    Refers to a person or thing whose existence is ignored.
    There are unknown authors who write very good books.
    Il y a des auteurs méconnus qui écrivent de très bons livres.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'méconnaître', composed of 'mé-' (negation prefix) and 'connaître'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    An unknown work
    An artistic creation whose value is not recognized.
    une œuvre méconnue
    Unknown artist
    An artist who has not yet gained popularity.
    artiste méconnu
    Unknown phenomenon
    An event or situation that is not well understood.
    phénomène méconnu

    Related Words

    To fail to recognize
    Not knowing something or someone.
    méconnaître
    To know
    Having knowledge or experience of something.
    connaître
    Celebrity
    A person known and recognized by the public.
    célébrité

    Slang Meanings

    In some friendly conversations, it refers to a little-recognized but talented person.
    This writer, although unknown, has real talent.
    Cet écrivain, bien qu'il soit méconnu, a du vrai talent.
    Used ironically to talk about forgotten celebrities.
    She is like an unknown in the music world, but she was famous in the 90s.
    Elle est comme une méconnue dans le monde de la musique, mais elle était célèbre dans les années 90.