Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Reconnaissant (en. Grateful)

    /ʁə.kɔnɛ.sɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is full of gratitude.
    She was grateful for all the help she had received.
    Elle était reconnaissante pour toute l'aide qu'elle avait reçue.
    Who expresses their gratitude.
    He sent a grateful letter to his benefactors.
    Il a envoyé une lettre reconnaissante à ses bienfaiteurs.
    Who honors a service or a favor.
    This grateful gesture touched his heart.
    Ce geste reconnaissant a touché son cœur.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'recognize' with the suffix '-ing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be grateful
    To have gratitude towards someone.
    être reconnaissant
    grateful as a dog
    To be very grateful.
    reconnaissant comme un chien
    a grateful heart
    A heart full of gratitude.
    un cœur reconnaissant

    Related Words

    recognize
    To distinguish or acknowledge the existence of something.
    reconnaître
    gratitude
    Expression of gratitude.
    remerciement

    Slang Meanings

    To be super grateful.
    He is super grateful for the helping hand.
    Il est super reconnaissant de ce coup de main.
    Pure gratitude.
    Her pure gratitude was evident.
    Sa gratitude à l'état pur était évidente.