Renom (en. Renown)

/ʁə.nɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Fame, usually a positive reputation.

He gained international renown through his research.

Il a acquis un renom international grâce à ses recherches.

Reputation, notoriety enjoyed by a person or a work.

This company enjoys an excellent reputation in the industry.

Cette entreprise jouit d'un excellent renom dans le secteur.

The status of a person or object recognized by society.

His fame as an artist led him to exhibit in major galleries.

Son renom comme artiste l'a amené à exposer dans de grandes galeries.

From the Latin 'renominare', meaning 'to give a new name'.

to have renown

To be recognized or famous.

avoir du renom

to make a name for oneself

To create a reputation.

faire du renom

to come out with a name

To be known for something.

sortir du renom

renowned

Described as famous or having a great reputation.

renommé

to rename

To take or have a renown.

renommer

Local celebrity.

He has been the local renown for years.

Il est le renom du quartier depuis des années.

A highly respected person in their field.

To me, this teacher is a true renown in literature.

Pour moi, ce professeur est un vrai renom en littérature.