French word

notoire

Pronunciation

IPA/notwaʁ/

Meaning

  • adjectivewell-known

Example

C'est un problème notoire.

It is a well-known problem.

Illustration for notoire (well-known)

More examples

C'est un menteur notoire.

He is a notorious liar.

Core concept

A fact standing in the open and recognized across a community.

Common phrases

  • menteur notoire

    notorious liar

  • escroc notoire

    notorious con artist

Similar words

connu: Recognized by many people.
célèbre: Famous enough to attract notice and praise.
réputé: Well known for a specific quality or reputation.
populaire: Popular with and supported by many people.

Definition in French

Qui est connu d'un grand nombre de personnes de façon évidente et publique.

Word origin

French notoire comes from Latin notorius, formed from notus, the past participle of noscere, 'to know'.

Usage tips

  • French notoire is often neutral, while English notorious usually suggests a bad reputation.

Other meanings

  • famousadjective
  • obviousadjective
  • notoriousadjective

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