French word

connu

Pronunciation

IPA/kony/

Meaning

  • adjectiveknown

Example

La chanson est connue de tous.

The song is known to everyone.

Illustration for connu (known)

More examples

Ce plat est bien connu dans la région.

This dish is well-known in the region.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • bien connu

    well-known

  • connu de tous

    known to everyone

Similar words

célèbre: Widely known by name or for one's work.
populaire: Liked by many people and widely enjoyed.
familier: Well known and familiar to a particular person or group.
réputé: Known for having a particular quality or reputation.

Definition in French

Signifie qu'une personne ou une chose est reconnue ou familière pour un groupe de personnes.

Word origin

French connu developed from the past participle of connaître, which traces through Old French conoistre to Latin cognoscere, 'to know'.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • famousadjective
  • acquaintancenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • reconnurecognizedadjective
  • méconnulittle-knownadjective

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