English–French

“known” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kony/

Example

La chanson est connue de tous.

The song is known to everyone.

Illustration for connu (known)

How to say “known” in French

“Known” in French is connu.

A face, place, song, or name that a group can identify because it has encountered it before.

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

Example sentences with connu

Ce plat est bien connu dans la région.

This dish is well-known in the region.

Tips for using connu

  • Use connu de for the people who know something and connu pour for the feature or achievement associated with it.

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