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    Reconnaîtra (en. Will recognize)

    /ʁəkɔnɛtʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Identify again something or someone that one knows.
    I will recognize him now that I have seen his photo.
    Je vais le reconnaître maintenant que j'ai vu sa photo.
    Admit or confess something.
    She eventually recognized her mistakes.
    Elle a fini par reconnaître ses erreurs.
    Officially declare something to be true.
    The government recognized the importance of this project.
    Le gouvernement a reconnu l'importance de ce projet.
    Acknowledge a reality.
    It is important to recognize the needs of others.
    Il est important de reconnaître les besoins des autres.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to know' with the prefix 're-', indicating repetition or return.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    recognize rights
    Acknowledge the legitimacy of someone's rights.
    reconnaître les droits
    recognize a mistake
    Admit to having made a mistake.
    reconnaître une faute
    recognize talent
    Have respect for someone's skills.
    reconnaître le talent
    recognize an ally
    Identify someone who is on your side in a situation.
    reconnaître un allié

    Related Words

    recognition
    The act of recognizing, often related to gratitude.
    reconnaissance
    know
    Having experience or familiarity with someone or something.
    connaître
    recognized
    Who has been acknowledged or admired for their skills or achievements.
    reconnu

    Slang Meanings

    Recognize something that was obvious.
    Too late, you finally recognized that he was right all along.
    Trop tard, tu as enfin reconnu qu'il avait raison depuis le début.
    Admit a defeat.
    He had to recognize that he couldn't win this time.
    Il a dû reconnaître qu'il ne pouvait pas gagner cette fois.