/kɔ.ny/
Translation
known, well-known
Word origin
The past participle of connaître, from Latin cognoscere ('to get to know'), built on com- and gnoscere ('to know').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- cognoscere
- English cognates
- cognition, recognise
Grammar
Examples
chanteur .
This singer is known throughout the country.
gentillesse.
She is known for her kindness.
.
Familiar faces were waiting at the exit.
.
The name of this village is little known.
voisine.
A well-known actress lives in the next street.
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