Réputation (en. Reputation)

/ʁe.pj.ta.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Character, quality, or state of what is reputed.
His reputation as a hard worker is well established.
Sa réputation de travailleur acharné n'est plus à faire.
Generally favorable or unfavorable opinion one has about someone.
He is trying to preserve his reputation after this scandal.
Il essaie de préserver sa réputation après ce scandale.
Meaning, impact that a reputation can have in society.
The reputation of a company is crucial for its development.
La réputation d'une entreprise est cruciale pour son développement.

Etymology

From the Latin 'reputatio', which refers to an assessment or consideration.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a good reputation
being well perceived by others.
avoir une bonne réputation
to give someone a reputation
giving someone a certain image, often through comments.
faire réputation à quelqu'un
online reputation
perception of a person or a company on the Internet.
réputation en ligne

Related Words

reputed
Person who is well viewed, known for their qualities.
réputé
reputationally
In a way that is generally considered to be true.
réputativement
reputational
Related to reputation.
réputationnel

Slang Meanings

Less used to talk about reputation, often employed in an ironic context.
He has so many followers, his online reputation has exploded.
Il a tellement de followers, sa réputation en ligne a explosé.
Used to describe a bad reputation, often in a familiar way.
She carries a bad reputation in the neighborhood.
Elle traîne une mauvaise réputation dans le quartier.