French word

reconnaissable

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁəkonɛsabl/

Meaning

  • adjectiverecognizable

Example

Sa voix est reconnaissable.

Her voice is recognizable.

Illustration for reconnaissable (recognizable)

More examples

Son visage est reconnaissable sur la photo.

His face is recognizable in the photo.

Core concept

A distinct voice, shape, or feature that makes one item stand out from others.

Common phrases

  • un visage reconnaissable

    a recognizable face

  • un style reconnaissable

    a recognizable style

  • immédiatement reconnaissable

    immediately recognizable

Similar words

visible: Visible enough to be identified and distinguished by sight.
repérable: Easy to spot and useful as a clue for identification.
distinctif: Marked by noticeable features that help distinguish it.

Definition in French

Qui peut être reconnu ou distingué des autres grâce à une caractéristique perceptible.

Word origin

The adjective is formed from reconnaître with the suffix -able and ultimately reflects the Latin verb recognoscere.

Usage tips

  • French commonly uses reconnaissable à followed by the identifying feature, as in reconnaissable à sa voix.

Other meanings

  • distinctiveadjective

Opposites

  • irréconnaissableunrecognizableadjective
  • indiscernableindistinguishableadjective

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