French word

réputé

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁepyte/

Meaning

  • adjectivefamous

Example

Ce restaurant est réputé pour sa cuisine.

This restaurant is famous for its cuisine.

Illustration for réputé (famous)

More examples

Il est réputé pour son sérieux.

He is known for his seriousness.

Core concept

A reputation label that makes a person, place, or thing stand out as respected within a particular circle.

Common phrases

  • être réputé pour

    be known for ___

  • une marque réputée

    a well-known brand

Similar words

célèbre: Known to a large number of people.
connu: Known in a particular place or among particular people.
renommé: Widely recognized and highly regarded.
estimé: Respected and held in high regard.

Definition in French

Qui est considéré comme connu et estimé par un groupe de personnes, souvent employé avec la construction « réputé pour ».

Word origin

Réputé comes through French réputer from Latin reputare, 'to think over or judge', and its past-participle form became an adjective describing recognized merit.

Usage tips

  • English 'reputed' often means generally believed, whereas French réputé commonly presents an established reputation as favorable.

Opposites

  • méconnulittle-knownadjective
  • infâmeinfamousadjective

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