English–French

“recognize” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁəkonɛtʁ/

Example

Je n'ai pas reconnu mon ami.

I didn't recognize my friend.

Illustration for reconnaître (recognize)

How to say “recognize” in French

“Recognize” in French is reconnaître.

A present face or object matches a stored memory, bringing the earlier identity back into recognition.

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

Example sentences with reconnaître

Elle a fini par reconnaître ses torts.

She eventually admitted her faults.

Tips for using reconnaître

  • Reconnaître means recognizing someone or something already known, while connaître describes knowing a person, place, or subject.

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