Reconnue (en. Recognized)

/ʁə.kɔ.ny/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who has received official or public recognition.
She is a recognized artist worldwide.
Elle est une artiste reconnue dans le monde entier.
Who is identified or accepted as true.
This method is recognized as effective in the treatment of this disease.
Cette méthode est reconnue comme efficace dans le traitement de cette maladie.
Who has been validated by experience or observation.
It is a recognized theory in the scientific field.
C'est une théorie reconnue dans le domaine scientifique.

Etymology

From the verb 'to recognize' in the feminine past participle.

Common Phrases and Expressions

recognized by all
Accepted by all people.
reconnue de tous
forgetting to be recognized
Not being noticed or appreciated for one's merits.
oublier d'être reconnue
recognized by law
Validated or accepted by the legislative framework.
reconnue par la loi

Related Words

recognize
Identifying something or someone.
reconnaître
recognition
The process of identifying or appreciating something.
reconnaissance
recognized
The masculine form of the term, also meaning 'who is recognized'.
reconnu

Slang Meanings

Recognized in the field
This DJ is really recognized in the music industry.
Ce DJ est vraiment reconnu dans le milieu de la musique.
A big name
He is a big name in the writing world.
C’est une pointure dans le monde de l'écriture.