French Conversation · Level 123
59 words
French word
notoriété
Pronunciation
IPA/notoʁjete/
Meaning
- feminine nounname recognition
Example
La notoriété de la marque est très élevée en ville.
The brand's name recognition is very high in the city.
More examples
Elle construit sa notoriété en publiant régulièrement du contenu en ligne.
She builds her reputation by regularly posting content online.
Core concept
A name spreading through a crowd until many people recognize it, whether their view is favorable, unfavorable, or neutral.
Common phrases
construire sa notoriété
build one's reputation
une forte notoriété
high public recognition
la notoriété en ligne
online visibility
Similar words
renommée: The level of fame earned through broad recognition in a field or place.
célébrité: The state of being widely known, especially among the general public.
réputation: The way others assess someone based on their actions or achievements.
popularité: The extent of public or group support and goodwill.
Definition in French
Degré auquel une personne, une marque ou une chose est connue du public, sans porter de jugement sur cette connaissance.
Word origin
The noun notoriété comes from Medieval Latin notorietas, formed from Latin notus, known.
Usage tips
- Notoriété measures public awareness, whereas réputation usually concerns the opinion or esteem associated with someone or something.