common knowledge

A fact or piece of information that is widely known and accepted by most people, requiring no explanation or proof.

• 🇫🇷Information ou fait largement connu et accepté par la plupart des gens, qui n'a pas besoin d'être expliqué ou prouvé.

1. Widely known fact B2 formal

   Something that is known by most people in a community or society.

   • It is common knowledge that smoking is harmful to health.
   • The fact that the Earth orbits the Sun is common knowledge.
   • It's common knowledge that she is the best candidate for the job.

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