recognized

• Qui est admis, accepté ou reconnu comme valide, vrai ou important ; qui est connu et identifié comme tel, souvent pour sa valeur, son autorité ou sa notoriété.

Describes something that is acknowledged or accepted as valid, true, or important.

1. B2formal

   Formally acknowledged or accepted as valid, true, or important.

   reconnu

   • She is a recognized expert in the field of neuroscience.
   • The organization is a recognized leader in humanitarian aid.
   • His contributions were recognized by the international community.

   Synonymesacceptedaccreditedacknowledgedapprovedcertifiedconfirmedvalidated

   Antonymesrejectedunacknowledgedunrecognized

2. B1formal

   Known or identified from previous encounters or knowledge.

   reconnu, identifié

   • The actor was easily recognized by the crowd.
   • The building is a recognized landmark in the city.
   • Her voice was immediately recognized on the phone.

   Synonymesacknowledgeddistinguishedfamiliaridentifiedknownnoticedperceived

   Antonymesunfamiliarunidentifiedunknownunrecognized

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'identifier quelqu'un ou quelque chose sur la base de rencontres antérieures, ou de reconnaître l'existence, la validité ou la légitimité de quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of identifying someone or something from previous encounters, or acknowledging the existence, validity, or legality of something.

1. Identify from previous knowledgeA2formal

   To know someone or something because you have seen, heard, or experienced them before.

   Reconnaître (identifier par la mémoire)

   • I recognized her voice immediately on the phone.
   • He recognized the building from his childhood visits.
   • She didn't recognize him after so many years.

   Synonymesidentifyknowplacerecallrememberspot

2. Acknowledge officiallyB1formal

   To accept that something is true, valid, or important.

   reconnaître officiellement

   • The government recognized the new country's independence.
   • The company recognized his contributions with a special award.
   • They recognized the need for change in their policies.

   Synonymesacceptacknowledgeadmitallowconcedeconfirmendorsegrant

   Antonymesdenydisavowrejectrepudiate

3. Show appreciationB1formal

   To express gratitude or admiration for someone's work or qualities.

   Reconnaître (montrer de la gratitude)

   • The teacher recognized the student's hard work with a certificate.
   • We should recognize the efforts of all volunteers.
   • He was recognized for his bravery during the rescue.

   Synonymesacknowledgeapplaudappreciatecelebratecommendcredithailhonorpraisesalute

   Antonymesdisregardignoreneglectoverlook