Reconnaissaient (en. Recognized)

/ʁə.kɔ.nɛ.sɛ.t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To identify someone or something based on prior knowledge.

They recognized their former classmates.

Ils reconnaissaient leurs anciens camarades de classe.

To accept the truth or validity of something.

They acknowledged that their actions had consequences.

Ils reconnaissaient que leurs actions avaient des conséquences.

Experiencing a sensation that recalls something familiar.

She recognized the melody of the old song.

Elle reconnaissait la mélodie de l'ancienne chanson.

Comes from the Latin verb 'recognoscere' which means 'to recognize'.

to acknowledge one's mistakes

Acknowledging one's faults or mistakes.

reconnaître ses erreurs

to recognize a face

Identifying a person based on their appearance.

reconnaître un visage

to see oneself in someone

Feeling a similarity or connection with another person.

se reconnaître dans quelqu'un

recognition

The act of recognizing, especially in a context of gratitude or appreciation.

reconnaissance

recognized

Who has been identified or accepted for their merits.

reconnu

Acknowledgment of someone's situation or choices.

When he saw his friends, he had a moment of 'recognition.'

Quand il a vu ses amis, il a eu un moment de 'reconnaissance'.

Admitting a truth when it is too late.

He had that moment of recognition only after the breakup.

Il a eu ce moment de reconnaissance seulement après la rupture.