English–French

“fail to recognize” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/mekonɛtʁ/

Example

Tu méconnais souvent mon travail.

You often fail to recognize my work.

Illustration for méconnaître (fail to recognize)

How to say “fail to recognize” in French

“Fail to recognize” in French is méconnaître.

A valid person, fact, or right is pushed aside as if it does not count.

Full entry for méconnaître: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with méconnaître

Ils méconnaissent souvent leurs torts.

They frequently fail to acknowledge their faults.

Tips for using méconnaître

  • Méconnaître often appears in formal phrases such as méconnaître un droit, while everyday speech often uses simpler wording.

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