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    Reconnaissance (en. Acknowledgement)

    ʁə.kɔ.nɛ.sɑ̃s

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Approach aimed at identifying or estimating something.
    The reconnaissance of the terrain is essential before the attack.
    La reconnaissance du terrain est essentielle avant l'attaque.
    Expression of gratitude or thanks.
    He expressed his gratitude to her for her help.
    Il lui a témoigné sa reconnaissance pour son aide.
    Process by which a person or group is recognized by an authority.
    This association received official recognition from the state.
    Cette association a obtenu la reconnaissance officielle de l'État.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'recognitio', deriving from 'recognoscere' which means 'to recognize'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in recognition of
    As a sign of gratitude or thanks.
    en reconnaissance de
    recognition of services
    Evaluation and acknowledgment of a person's contributions.
    reconnaissance des services
    acknowledgment of debt
    Legal document indicating that one person owes money to another.
    reconnaissance de dette

    Related Words

    to recognize
    To identify something or someone that one knows.
    reconnaître
    knowledge
    Knowledge or information acquired about something.
    connaissance
    grateful
    Who shows gratitude.
    reconnaissant

    Slang Meanings

    Recognition as a military term.
    We did a reconnaissance before launching our operation.
    On a fait une reco avant de lancer notre opération.
    Used to denote the act of recognizing someone in a public place.
    I did a little reconnaissance of the place before going there.
    J'ai fait une petite reco de l'endroit avant d'y aller.